Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Our Benefits:

• Competitive Remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS.
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
• Personal & professional training development opportunities

Your Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be part of the Engineering Support Team for the Scylla In-Service Support contract, focusing on Collins Class submarines. Your role involves maintaining and supporting Scylla sonars (primarily the towed array) and associated systems, with potential involvement in component design for support equipment or test fixtures. The position is based at Rydalmere and may require occasional extended hours and local or interstate travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various teams to deliver and maintain equipment and systems, including engineering calculations, assembly techniques, and sourcing of parts.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on-site or on returned components.
• Create and maintain design and manufacturing documentation in line with company processes.
• Document engineering support and investigations, ensuring high standards and peer reviews.
• Ensure quality and configuration control of design, manufacturing, and test data.
• Participate in design, test readiness, and production readiness reviews.

Your Skills:

• IEAust-recognized Mechatronic/Mechanical Engineering degree, eligible for Professional membership of Engineers Australia.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design, verification, and configuration processes.
• Familiarity with drafting practices and Australian standards.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or supporting high-quality technical systems.
• Flexible attitude, team-oriented, and willing to develop new skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Inventor CAD or equivalent.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of sonar systems.
• Familiarity with marine environment materials (urethanes, plastics, metals).
• Experience with obsolescence treatment processes and LEAN or continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of defence environment and military documentation standards.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.  To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/ #LI-SG1

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