Senior Designer, SolidWorks and FEA

About Moddex:

At Moddex, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 10 employer on both the Great Places to Work Best Workplaces List and the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List.

We believe that when you live your best life, you do your best work. That's why we invest in comprehensive programs that support your professional, financial, social, and personal wellbeing. When our team thrives, Moddex thrives. Be part of a company where your success is our success.

Don’t just take our word for it though. Based on our latest Great Places to Work Survey our Australian and New Zealand team say:

• When you join Moddex you are made to feel welcome. (99%)
• Management are approachable and easy to talk to. (98%)
• People celebrate special events at Moddex. (98%)
• Moddex is a great place to work. (96%)
• We have unique benefits at Moddex. (95%)
• Moddex empowers me to thrive in work and life. (95%)

We are an innovative organisation and Australasia’s leading manufacturer of modular handrail and balustrade systems. We’re growing rapidly and are looking for A-Players to join our winning team!

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and technically strong Senior Designer with SolidWorks Simulation (FEA) experience to join our Design team in Maryborough, QLD.

This is a senior technical role and our Design team's first line of engineering verification. You'll run structural analysis in SolidWorks Simulation, backed by hand calculation, so routine load and capacity checks happen in-house, with the judgement to know when a check needs to go to a qualified engineer.

You'll also bring advanced SolidWorks and steel detailing expertise to our modular handrail, balustrade, barrier, walkway, platform, stair and ramp systems, strengthening our pre-construction design offering, and play a senior technical role in our move toward native SolidWorks and DriveWorks driven design automation. You'll report to the Design Manager and take day-to-day technical direction from the Product Integrator.

Your days will be busy and varied, and will include:

• Running structural analysis and load and capacity checks using SolidWorks Simulation and hand calculation, defining load cases and recording results for engineering review.
• Preparing and coordinating submissions to Moddex and external consultant engineers for certification and sign-off, including PS1, RB certification and RPEQ.
• Producing detailed steel design and fabrication documentation, and modelling parts, assemblies and weldments in SolidWorks to Moddex standards.
• Detailing connections, welds, fasteners and surface treatment in line with Moddex specifications and relevant standards.
• Providing senior design input at tender and pre-construction stage, including constructability review, interface and clash resolution.
• Applying and upholding AS1100 drawing standards, along with relevant structural and product standards.
• Managing SolidWorks PDM data, revision control and file structure for the Design team.
• Contributing to our SolidWorks and DriveWorks automation program.
• Providing technical guidance, drawing checking and mentoring to Design Coordinators, drafters and CAD detailers.
• Liaising with Sales, Estimating, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production and installation partners.

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you're technically strong, detail-focused and confident running and interpreting structural analysis in SolidWorks Simulation. You take initiative, communicate clearly and enjoy mentoring others while continuing to sharpen your own skills.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience running structural analysis in SolidWorks Simulation, supported by first-principles hand calculation.
• Minimum seven years' experience in steel detailing, structural drafting or mechanical design, including time at senior, lead or checking level.
• Demonstrated advanced SolidWorks experience within a manufacturing, steel fabrication or engineered products environment.
• Proven pre-construction or tender-stage design experience on commercial, civil or infrastructure projects.
• Trade qualification, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in engineering, mechanical or structural drafting, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work to Australian Standards and produce compliant, issue-ready documentation.
• SolidWorks certification (CSWP or CSWE) and SolidWorks Simulation certification would be highly regarded.
• Experience preparing documentation for RPEQ, CPEng or producer statement review is a bonus.
• Experience with Tekla Structures, DriveWorks or another 3D steel detailing/automation platform is a bonus.
• Experience working to New Zealand standards in addition to Australian Standards is a bonus.
• Experience mentoring or supervising drafting teams is a bonus.
• Current right to work in Australia.
  

Why Moddex?

At Moddex our team are empowered to thrive. We invest in the personal, professional, social & financial wellbeing of our team.

Why? It’s simple - when the team thrives, Moddex thrives.

There are simply too many benefits to list them all, but below are a few of the teams’ favourites:

• Profit share for all employees regardless of position.
• Individualised Development Pathways tailored to your career goals.
• Team and Leader led recognition and reward At Moddex we love to celebrate.
• Thrive Day – an extra paid day to focus on your wellbeing, whether it’s for personal growth, volunteering, or pursuing a passion.
• Hardship to Help Fund – confidential support for unexpected financial challenges.
• Anniversary Leave – a day off to celebrate you joining the Moddex team.
• Birthday darts (Yes, we play darts to win prizes on your birthday. As we said, we really do love to celebrate!)

If you want to live your best life and do your best work, apply now.

What are you waiting for? Come thrive at Moddex.