Custom Fuel Transport Trailer Design

Job ID: 38906836

Budget: $750 – $1,500 AUD

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Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled mechanical design engineer or CAD specialist to assist in designing a custom Thundercreek-style (https://thundercreek.com/equipment/daily-fluids/fuel-and-service-trailers) fuel transport trailer. The trailer must meet Australian Design Rules (ADR) and relevant compliance standards while incorporating the following specifications and requirements:

Key Responsibilities:
Design a trailer with 2000L and 3000L tank capacity options, fabricated from 7-gauge (4.5 mm) steel, featuring 3 full-height offset baffles.

Develop a robust 150 x 50 mm RHS frame to ensure structural integrity for full-load operations.

Integrate tandem rocker suspension and ADR-compliant axles for smooth towing and load balancing.

Include leak-proof testing and ensure compliance with ADR braking and lighting standards.


Ensure the trailer’s functionality for diverse applications, including mining, construction, and agriculture.

Collaborate with suppliers and source ADR-compliant components like hubs, baffles, and axles.

Deliverables:

Detailed CAD designs, including frame, tank, and axle systems.
Engineering drawings suitable for manufacturing.
Bill of Materials (BOM) with supplier recommendations.
Compliance documentation for Australian Standards and ADR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in designing transport trailers or similar equipment.
Familiarity with ADR and Australian Design Rules for trailers.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
Understanding of testing protocols for structural integrity, leak testing, and lighting compliance.

Please see both attachments.

Budget can be negotiated.