Senior Mechanical Engineer

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.

You will need to be an Australian Citizen who can obtain a Defence Security Clearance – NV1

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead engineering phases, ensuring on-time, high-quality project delivery
• Design/process FMEA, and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with propulsion, electrical, software, manufacturing, range operations, and quality to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly.
• Eliminate failure modes and support product development and re-engineering initiatives
• Contribute to QMS audits
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain technical documentation and ensure designs meet safety standards, quality standards and regulatory codes.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership for projects and products and become a subject matter expert for stakeholders
• Assist & mentor the Engineering design team

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering
• Proficiency with parametric CAD (Autodesk Fusion or equivalent) and PDM/PLM for revision control and release management
• 5 years + experience.
• Experience with prototype building, jigs, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturability optimization.
• Proficiency with parametric CAD (Autodesk Fusion or equivalent) and PDM/PLM for revision control and release management
• Knowledge of design for manufacture and advanced manufacturing techniques
• Experience in compliance documentation, reporting, and regulatory standards.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and ability to work independently or cross-functionally under pressure.
• Experience within an AS9100 QMS — engineering change control (ECR/ECO), non-conformance management and configuration discipline as practice, not theory
• Australian citizenship and eligibility to hold an Australian Government security clearance

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in mass manufacturing
• Experience with DFM/DFA/DFS principles
• Finite element modelling (FEA)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Interface management (ICDs) across multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiarity with defence export controls (ITAR/EAR/Australian Defence Trade Controls)
• Exposure to specialist domains: mechanisms and separation systems, pressure vessel or motor case design, thermal, composites, or additive manufacturing
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and interns

·       CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent