Senior Mechanical Engineer

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of engineered pump packages and packaged pump stations. You will work with world-leading products in wastewater and industrial fluid handling, taking ownership of projects from tender assistance through to commissioning and handover, with scope to shape and grow the engineering function as the business grows. This is a hands-on role in a small, fast-moving business: decisions are made quickly and you will own outcomes from first sketch to commissioned system.

Key responsibilities

• Design pump packages and systems, including the selection and integration of pumps, electric motors and diesel engines, drives, bases, guards and instrumentation
• Develop and maintain CAD drawings (Inventor 3D) for all builds
• Prepare pump and project quotations and provide technical support for tenders
• Specify level controls and control panels for packaged pump stations
• Project manage contracts through to handover, including factory testing and site commissioning
• Attend customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting as required
• Manage workshop staff and oversee the assembly and testing of builds
• Maintain and continually improve the ISO 9001 quality management system
• Assist with product development and the introduction of new technologies to the Australian market

About you

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering
• CAD drawing skills, including experience with Inventor 3D
• Experience in the design or packaging of rotating equipment such as pumps, engines and drive systems
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage several projects concurrently
• Drive and pace – you thrive in a fast-moving environment where decisions are made quickly and you own the outcome
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to solve problems and implement solutions
• Sound communication skills and a positive attitude
• A current driver's licence