Full Time Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

Job Overview

Job Description

VACATIONER CARAVANS PTY LTD
59 Capital Link Dr, Campbellfield VIC 3061
ABN: 96 152 466 987

Full Time Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
Salary Range $75,000 to $85,000 plus employer superannuation contribution of 12% p.a.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings and layouts for caravan chassis, internal configurations, assemblies, and components based on approved designs, engineering instructions, and customer specifications.
• Develop comprehensive technical drawings and documentation, including floor plans, assembly drawings, fabrication details, furniture layouts, and component drawings to support manufacturing processes.
• Translate design concepts, engineering inputs, and customer requirements into accurate drafting documentation, incorporating dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications.
• Assist engineers by performing basic calculations and measurements (such as axle positioning, tow ball mass distribution, and load parameters), ensuring accuracy in drawings without undertaking independent engineering design decisions.
• Prepare assembly and exploded-view drawings to support manufacturing, installation, and servicing requirements.
• Produce and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and material lists derived from technical drawings to support procurement and production.
• Ensure all drawings comply with relevant Australian Standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements, including safety and design specifications.
• Apply standard drafting conventions, including dimensioning, tolerancing, symbols, and annotations, ensuring consistency and clarity across all documentation.
• Review, revise, and update CAD drawings in response to engineering changes, production feedback, and design modifications, maintaining strict version control.
• Maintain accurate drawing registers, revision histories, and document control systems to ensure traceability and compliance with engineering documentation standards.
• Liaise with engineers, designers, and production personnel to clarify technical details and resolve drafting-related issues.
• Support the development of prototype and production designs, incorporating feedback from testing and manufacturing processes.
• Assist in identifying and resolving design and drafting discrepancies, ensuring drawings are suitable for efficient manufacturing.
• Incorporate customer customisation requirements into drawings based on approved instructions, ensuring all updates are properly documented and compliant.
• Ensure drafting outputs align with production capabilities, materials, and manufacturing methods, supporting efficient fabrication and assembly processes.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Relevant or a related qualification
• Minimum of at least 1 year of relevant experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D drafting).
• Strong understanding of mechanical drafting principles, including dimensioning, tolerancing, and technical drawing standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design instructions.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and drafting conventions relevant to manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of mechanical components and fabrication processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical drawings.
• Ability to liaise with engineers and production staff and work within a team environment.

How to apply:

Applications open on 3 April 2026 and close on 3 May 2026.

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