CAD / Hardware Design Engineer

Job description

Join a leading defence organisation delivering advanced engineering solutions across complex land platforms. Operating within a highly secure environment, this organisation is recognised for developing cutting-edge vehicle and hardware systems that support critical national capability.

Your new role

This is a unique opportunity for a CAD / Hardware Design Engineer to contribute across the full design lifecycle, combining hands-on 3D CAD expertise with broader hardware engineering and integration exposure.
You will play a key role in the design, development, and validation of components and systems for complex land platforms, supporting both prototype and production environments.
  • Develop high-quality 3D CAD models and detailed drawings using Creo Parametric
  • Design and validate mechanical and electrical components and subsystems for complex vehicle platforms
  • Produce and maintain engineering documentation in line with standards and regulatory requirements
  • Conduct tolerance analysis and support design optimisation to ensure manufacturability and performance
  • Support prototyping, integration, testing, and validation activities
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated design solutions
  • Manage CAD data, drawings, and configurations within PLM systems (e.g. Windchill)
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, export controls, and security requirements

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree, diploma, or equivalent in Engineering or a related discipline
  • Proven experience in 3D CAD design (Creo Parametric preferred)
  • Experience in design and manufacturing environments (defence, automotive, or heavy vehicles advantageous)
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, materials, and design principles
  • Experience with tolerance analysis and design validation
  • Work on highly secure, nationally significant defence programs
  • Exposure to advanced engineering and vehicle design technologies
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
  • Strong long-term career pathways within the defence sector

What you'll get in return

  • Work on highly secure, nationally significant defence programs
  • Exposure to advanced engineering and vehicle design technologies
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
  • Strong long-term career pathways within the defence sector
  • Attractive Daily Rates

What you need to do now

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 20 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Defence
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: VIC - Melbourne CBD
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: VIC - Melbourne CBD