Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Daniels Health – Dandenong South, Victoria
Daniels Health
Dandenong South, Victoria, 3175, Australia
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Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Location: Dandenong South
Join a Global Leader Transforming Healthcare Safety
Daniels Health is one of the worlds fastestgrowing healthcare services and solutions companies, operating across North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. With a mission rooted in sustainability, safety, and innovation, we are redefining how healthcare waste is managed globally. Our proprietary Washsmart technology and engineered containment solutions are at the heart of this transformationsetting new standards for safety, compliance, and environmental impact.
As Daniels continues its rapid global expansion, we are investing in the next generation of engineering talent to shape the future of our technology and manufacturing capability.
About the Role
We are seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer who is passionate, curious, and eager to develop handson engineering experience within a highly skilled and collaborative Equipment Engineering (EE) team.
In this role, youll contribute directly to the design, development, and continuous improvement of the Daniels Washsmart machineour purposebuilt, industryleading cleaning and decontamination system used across our international network of processing facilities. This is an opportunity to work sidebyside with experienced tradespeople, engineers, and global operations partners while honing your technical skills in mechanical design, quality assurance, and manufacturing support.
Responsibilities:- Work closely with the Equipment Engineering team to design, model, and refine new and existing mechanical components using SolidWorks.
- Support prototype development and integrate team feedback throughout the design cycle.
- Perform mechanical analysis through both physical testing and simulation methods.
- Update CAD models and 2D technical drawings in line with Engineering Change Notes (ECNs).
- Prepare and maintain detailed drawing packs and PDM updates. Create STEP and DXF files for machining and lasercutting suppliers.
- Produce manufacturing drawings in accordance with AS1100 standards.
- Work with production teams to troubleshoot reliability, quality, or operational issues.
- Analyse production data to identify opportunities for equipment optimisation.
- Provide practical, handson engineering support where needed.
- Inspect incoming mechanical parts to ensure they meet drawing specifications.
- Assist with assembly kit preparation aligned to Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
- Able to analyse processes and technical information
- Possess a keen eye for detail and a creative mindset
- Practicalhands on with strong problem-solving skills and willingness to rollup ones sleeves to get the job done
- Knowledge and experience in SolidWorks (Including 2D drawings,3D solid modelling, sheet metal modelling, multiple part assemblies, configurations, BOMs, etc.) or similar
- Basic experience producing technical drawings to AS1100
- Knowledge of tolerances (GD&T)
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with computer systems (Microsoft office suite ,etc.)
- Be part of a missiondriven organisation making healthcare safer and more sustainable worldwide.
- Work on engineering solutions used across 100+ global processing facilities.
- Join a team with strong technical capability, mentorship, and development pathways.
- Gain exposure to endtoend manufacturing, design, and realworld engineering problem solving.
- Enjoy a highenergy environment where ideas and innovation are genuinely valued.
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Dandenong South, Victoria, 3175, Australia
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