Job Description
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Join Custom Denning Sri Lanka
Engineering the Future of Sustainable Transport
Custom Denning Sri Lanka is the regional engineering and innovation hub of Custom Denning, Australia’s oldest bus manufacturer and a leader in zero-emission buses. We are building our Sri Lankan operations and looking for a young, ambitious professional who is ready to grow with us and build a long-term career.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Execute precise 2D drafting and 3D modelling for electric bus chassis, body panels, interior assemblies, and mechanical sub-systems exclusively using SolidWorks.
- Develop and manage complex assemblies, sub-assemblies, and large-scale design configurations with strict version control and configuration management.
- Apply advanced surfacing, sheet metal, and weldment techniques as required for structural, aesthetic, and functional components.
- FEA Support & Design Optimization.
- Engineering Change Management & Documentation.
- DFM/DFA, Prototyping & Validation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Remote Workflow Integration.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BEng/BSc in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 2–4 years of hands-on experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or heavy equipment design and development.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (Part, Assembly, Drawing, PDM/EPDM), with demonstrated capability in sheet metal, weldments, and large-assembly management.
- Strong command of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawing standards.
- Experience with FEA/CFD workflow support (geometry preparation, simulation-driven design iteration) is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with ADR/ UNECE compliance frameworks, vehicle homologation processes, or Australian automotive regulatory standards is an added advantage.
- Excellent technical communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with proven ability to work effectively in remote/hybrid engineering environments.
- Solution-oriented mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous process improvement.
APPLY NOW
Send your CV to [email protected]
Refer to our LinkedIn page for more details about the role.