Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Careers
On-siteDenham, Western Australia, Australia
Job Summary
Lead the design and development of mechanical engineering solutions from concept through qualification, production, and in-service support. Produce and approve high-quality engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and technical documentation while developing specifications from customer and regulatory requirements. Carry out structural and performance calculations using hand calculations, spreadsheets, and finite element analysis (FEA). Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and engineering investigations to identify optimum technical solutions. Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge and best practice. Submit a CV and optional covering letter outlining suitability, followed by an initial discussion and a face-to-face technical interview with leadership. This role involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR), requiring applicants to satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Degree (2:1 or above) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience
- Significant experience in mechanical design within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated engineering environment
- Strong experience using 3D CAD software, ideally Siemens NX
- Excellent understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T and mechanical design principles
- Experience of structural and performance calculations, including FEA
- Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with sound engineering judgement
- Strong communication skills with the ability to produce and present technical information
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), or working towards professional registration
- Knowledge of aerospace or defence standards including MIL-STD or Def Stan
- Experience supporting CE certification activities
Desired Qualifications
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), or working towards professional registration (desirable)
- Experience with motion simulation tools such as NX Motion or ADAMS (desirable)
- Knowledge of aerospace or defence standards including MIL-STD or Def Stan (desirable)
- Experience supporting CE certification activities (desirable)
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