Job Description Permanent role within a large national heavy engineering design firm in Newcastle for a Mid to Senior level Mechanical Engineer, wanting to interface with customers and lead a project of engineers and design draftspeople.
Requirements: - Australian citizenship- Over 10 years project and design engineering experience Salary Guide: $115,000 - $130,000 Newcastle region A normal day will include: Reading and understanding procurement specifications and functional requirements Driving the development of the product Involvement in the design and manufacture of Special Vehicles (FCV, Ambulance, Urban Fire, Country Fire, Management Trucks, Emergency Vehicles, etc.) You will be equally invested across all processes, including: Tendering Design Manufacturing Commissioning Additionally, responsibilities include: On-going production support and quality checks of in-house fabrication across multiple projects Preparing General Assessments (GA's) and Bills of Manufacture (BOM's), manufacturing drawings for procurement and fabrication teams Providing high value in the Prototyping phase, jig making, and streamlining processes Involved in constant R&D throughout the design process Liaising with all levels of stakeholders internally and externally Participating in weekly internal meetings and client meetings Frequently interacting with other engineering disciplines and mentors You could be combining a "one off" prototype from the customer specification with new technologies, ideas, and materials, mixed with standard design, generating new combinations to add to the new product range portfolio for future Defence tenders.
Responsibilities also include: Preparing tenders for different types of vehicles Assisting with technical responses Creating General Assembly and detail drawings Performing weight calculations, drive line, and pump performance calculations Providing production support, testing, operation and service manuals for projects Cooperation with the Quality department and other Engineering teams to define the new Design Engineering BOS process, including CAD design The projects worked on will include: A large amount of sheet metal fabrication Mechanical and electrical fit outs Using machined items and profile plates Once the projects are transitioned out of the design and prototyping phase, there are lots of opportunities for you to be involved in: Production support Estimating Qualification and verification testing to ensure the product performs as expected The role suits an experienced engineer who likes to see the whole lifecycle go through, including being involved in the physical part of construction and being on the workshop floor to observe production.
Attractions include: Big long-term projects Exposure to all aspects of design solutions A variety of work on innovative and market-leading projects A permanent position within a stable employer Discounted access to the Fitness Passport – giving you access to hundreds of fitness and sporting centres across Australia Opportunity for career development and encouragement to work across teams to build your skills and experience Access to our employee assistance program On-site parking and easy access Have questions or not sure if this role is the perfect fit for you? Apply with your CV, and we'll get in touch to discuss this opportunity and explore other suitable roles we may have.
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