Project Engineer

Bapcor is Asia Pacific's leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions. With more than 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand, we proudly support some of the region's most recognised automotive brands.

At Bapcor, we're passionate about innovation, quality and delivering products our customers can rely on.

We're looking for a passionate and hands-on Engineer to join our Merchandise team and support the development of innovative 4x4 protection products.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain exposure across the entire product development lifecycle. You'll work alongside experienced team members, suppliers and manufacturers to help bring high-quality products from concept to market.

If you're passionate about vehicles, enjoy problem-solving and want to build your career in product development, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design and development of new 4x4 protection products; Create and maintain CAD models, drawings and technical documentation; Support product testing, validation and compliance activities; Work with suppliers and manufacturers throughout the product development process; Assist with prototype evaluation, product fitment and design improvements; Prepare fitting instructions and supporting documentation; Support project delivery and help monitor development timelines; Investigate product, quality and manufacturing issues as they arise; Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives; Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies

Requirements

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline; Some engineering, product development or manufacturing experience through employment, internships, university projects or placements; Experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software; Interest in automotive products, manufacturing or 4x4 accessories; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; Practical mechanical aptitude and a willingness to get hands-on; Strong communication and relationship-building skills; Organised, self-motivated and eager to learn; Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Nice to have

Exposure to product development or manufacturing environments; Understanding of fabrication, sheet metal or automotive products; Interest in 4WDs, touring or off-road vehicles

Benefits

Work on innovative products in the growing 4x4 and automotive sector; Gain exposure to the complete product development lifecycle; Collaborate with experienced industry professionals and suppliers; Career development opportunities within a leading ASX-listed business; Supportive team culture focused on learning, innovation and continuous improvement; Employee benefits including staff discounts and wellbeing initiatives