**Draftsman / Mechanical Designer - Woodridge | Up to $75,000 - $95,000 + Super | Permanent Full-Time Role** **About People Group** People Group is a boutique recruitment agency based in Brisbane, founded in 2018 and winner of Best Agency at the 2025 Recruiter of the Year Awards. We specialise in Logistics & Distribution, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Real Estate. We service clients nationally with a high-touch, people-first approach focused on long-term placements and genuine cultural fit. 4.7/5 rated on Sourcr. **About Our Client:** Our Client offers a supportive and friendly workplace with ongoing training, career development, and a team-focused environment where employees are encouraged to grow and contribute. **About the Role:** We are seeking a skilled **Draftsman / Mechanical Designer** to join an engineering team. In this role, you will design and develop rugged, high-quality automotive aftermarket products, specifically focusing on towbars, bull bars, and related structural accessories. You will take concepts from initial design through to manufacturing-ready production drawings, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards. **Key Responsibilities:** - Create 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings for automotive aftermarket accessories (bull bars, towbars, side steps, and underbody protection). - Utilize Solid Works to design sheet metal components, weldments, and complex assemblies. - Prepare detailed engineering drawings with accurate Bill of Materials (BOMs), tolerancing, and fabrication notes. - Assist in building and testing physical prototypes to ensure perfect vehicle fitment, structural integrity, and ease of installation. - Ensure all designs comply with relevant national automotive ADR (Australian Design Rules) or regional safety standards. - Work closely with the workshop fabricators, production teams, and marketing to refine designs for ease of manufacture and aesthetic appeal. **Skills & Experience:** - 2+ years of experience in structural sheet metal, fabrication, or automotive accessory design. - Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks is mandatory (specifically Sheet Metal, Weldments, and Large Assembly environments). - Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including laser cutting, CNC bending, robotic/manual welding. - High accuracy in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to ensure zero-defect production - Knowledge of automotive wiring harnesses, basic vehicle electrical systems, or integration of electronic components (e.g., LED lighting, parking sensors) is highly advantageous. - Experience using 3D scanners (e.g., Artec Leo) and scanning software to capture vehicle chassis data. **What’s on offer** - Permanent full-time position - Competitive salary plus incentive program - Friendly and supportive team environment **READY TO MAKE THE MOVE?** - If this sounds like a breath of fresh air, hit 'Apply Now' with your resume and a short note telling us why this excites you, or reach out to **Eden Hiku** at **[email protected]** for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion. **Please Note:** People Group Recruitment is only accepting applications from candidates **CURRENTLY RESIDING IN AUSTRALIA** who have the **relevant LOCAL skills and experience** required for this role. We **DO NOT** recruit for roles that offer **sponsorship, internships, graduate programs, or entry-level positions.**