Design Engineer

At Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE), we design, build, and maintain road trains and transport equipment built tough for the rugged Australian outback. From humble beginnings, we've grown into one of Australia's leading manufacturers of road transport equipment, driven by innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

With operations across Forrestfield, Bruce Rock, Port Hedland and Geraldton, we're proud to deliver Australian-made solutions while fostering a supportive, family‑oriented workplace where our people can grow and thrive.

Design Engineer (Full‑time | Forrestfield, WA)

We are currently seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our Engineering team based at our Forrestfield Head Office.

About the Role

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative trailer and transport equipment solutions that meet both customer and Australian regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the Design Manager and wider Engineering team, you will be responsible for producing high‑quality designs, drawings and documentation while supporting production with technical expertise and driving continuous improvement across our product range.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving engineering challenges, designing practical solutions and seeing their work come to life on the workshop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining 3D models, engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation for BRE products
• Developing custom trailer designs to meet customer and business requirements
• Producing accurate engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
• Managing engineering documentation within Autodesk Vault Professional
• Performing strength calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate designs
• Reviewing material selections to ensure compliance, availability and cost‑effectiveness
• Designing with a strong focus on manufacturability, fabrication efficiency and quality
• Working collaboratively with production teams to resolve technical queries and design challenges
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders throughout the design and manufacturing process
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Engineering department
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant Australian Design Rules (ADRs) and applicable transport regulations
• Maintaining a strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Design Engineering role
• Experience with 3D CAD modelling and engineering design
• Experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and strength calculations
• AutoCAD experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines
• A continuous improvement mindset

Desirable

• Experience within the road transport, trailer or heavy vehicle manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of Australian Design Rules (ADRs) and state/federal transport regulations
• Understanding of heavy vehicle design principles
• Autodesk Inventor experience
• Autodesk Vault Professional experience
• Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting
• Experience using Epicor ERP

Why Join Bruce Rock Engineering?

At BRE, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive environment where you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative Australian-made products while developing your engineering career.

Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and secure full‑time employment
• Work in our brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art Forrestfield facility
• Opportunity to work on industry‑leading road transport equipment
• Supportive and collaborative Engineering team
• Career progression opportunities across our four WA locations
• Financial assistance for external training and professional development
• Regular team BBQs and social events
• Free onsite parking
• Novated leasing options with significant tax savings
• Access to Flare Benefits, offering discounts on groceries, fuel, technology, entertainment and more
• Employee Referral Program (earn up to $5,000 per successful referral)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their families
• Service recognition awards

Ready to Apply?

If you're a motivated Design Engineer who enjoys developing innovative engineering solutions and wants to contribute to the future of Australian transport, we'd love to hear from you.

Click APPLY NOW to submit your resume and cover letter and become part of a team that's engineering Australia's toughest transport solutions.

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