Mechanical Engineer - Brisbane
QLD - Brisbane CBD
Contractor
Job description
Competitive daily rate | Brisbane | Defence Industry | 12-Month Contract
An exciting opportunity exists for a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading Defence organisation supporting the delivery of a major capability program. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in the design, development and integration of complex products and systems throughout the engineering lifecycle.
This position would suit someone with a strong background in mechanical design, product development or engineering design within Defence, aerospace, automotive, rail, heavy industry or other highly regulated engineering environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain mechanical designs, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Support design reviews, engineering change processes and configuration management activities.
- Produce and update 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings.
- Work closely with systems, manufacturing, quality and project engineering teams to deliver engineering outcomes.
- Conduct engineering investigations, design analysis and problem-solving activities.
- Ensure designs meet customer, safety, regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Support prototype, testing, verification and validation activities as required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and design optimisation activities.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience within Defence, aerospace, automotive, rail, manufacturing or another complex engineering environment.
- Strong mechanical design and product development experience.
- Proficiency with CREO and/or CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, NX or similar considered).
- Experience producing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Understanding of engineering lifecycles, design reviews and configuration management processes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams.
Desirable
- Experience working on Defence programs.
- Understanding of systems engineering principles.
- Exposure to AS9100, ISO9001 or similar quality standards.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
What you’ll get in return
- 12-month contract with extension potential.
- Highly attractive daily rates.
- Opportunity to work on a major Defence capability program.
- Brisbane-based role with flexible work arrangements.
- Collaborative engineering environment with cutting-edge technology and complex projects.
- Career-enhancing opportunity supporting nationally significant Defence outcomes.
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