Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
Located in the Crestmead area, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to take ownership of design and development projects that make a real impact in the Defence & Rocket building industry.
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You will need to be an Australian Citizen who can obtain a Defence Security Clearance – NV1
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Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Lead engineering phases, ensuring on-time, high-quality project delivery
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Design/process FMEA, and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with propulsion, electrical, software, manufacturing, range operations, and quality to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly.
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Eliminate failure modes and support product development and re-engineering initiatives
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Contribute to QMS audits
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Documentation and Compliance: Maintain technical documentation and ensure designs meet safety standards, quality standards and regulatory codes.
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Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership for projects and products and become a subject matter expert for stakeholders
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Assist & mentor the Engineering design team
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About you:
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering
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Proficiency with parametric CAD (Autodesk Fusion or equivalent) and PDM/PLM for revision control and release management
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5 years + experience.
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Experience with prototype building, jigs, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturability optimization.
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Proficiency with parametric CAD (Autodesk Fusion or equivalent) and PDM/PLM for revision control and release management
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Knowledge of design for manufacture and advanced manufacturing techniques
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Experience in compliance documentation, reporting, and regulatory standards.
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Strong problem-solving, communication, and ability to work independently or cross-functionally under pressure.
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Experience within an AS9100 QMS — engineering change control (ECR/ECO), non-conformance management and configuration discipline as practice, not theory
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Australian citizenship and eligibility to hold an Australian Government security clearance
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Highly Desirable:
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Experience in mass manufacturing
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Experience with DFM/DFA/DFS principles
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Interface management (ICDs) across multi-disciplinary teams
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Familiarity with defence export controls (ITAR/EAR/Australian Defence Trade Controls)
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Exposure to specialist domains: mechanisms and separation systems, pressure vessel or motor case design, thermal, composites, or additive manufacturing
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Experience mentoring junior engineers and interns
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CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent
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