Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer – New Products

Location - ECB - Clontarf, Brisbane.

About Us:

Welcome to East Coast Bullbars, Australia's pioneering Bullbar Manufacturer since 1971. As the nation's original Alloy Bullbar creator, we take pride in being 100% Australian Made, maintaining control over quality and ensuring rapid response to market demands. Our in-house R&D department introduces approximately 40 new vehicle designs annually, showcasing our unmatched expertise in Frontal Protection.

Committed to the Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturing industry, ECB operates from a 14,000 square metre facility with cutting-edge machinery and a dedicated team of over 90 professionals. Join us in upholding our legacy, where passion, precision, and quality define who we are.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a highly organized and proactive Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead our Product Development team and ensure the successful completion of projects and assignments. In this role, you will be responsible for organizing the efficient flow of work within the team, reporting project progression to the Engineering Manager, and maintaining a safe working environment through conducting risk analyses. 

Additionally, you will oversee the delivery of projects within agreed timeframes and specifications, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and requirements. Furthermore, you will play a crucial role in identifying new business opportunities and contributing to systems improvement initiatives.

If you are a dynamic leader with a strong background in mechanical design and a passion for driving business growth and process improvement, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Product Development team.
• Organise the efficient flow of work and priorities for Product Development (PD) activities.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to report project progression.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the agreed timeframe and specification.
• Ensure all aspects of new product development work complies with relevant standards and compliance requirements.
• Provide a technical resource to support internal and external customers and their requirements.
• Manage ECR / ECN and assignment process and projects.
• Oversee production jig development and implementation.
• Manage all aspects regarding development, performance and compliance of PD projects.

About You:

• Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical (mandatory).
• Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing (mandatory).
• Proven Project Management experience (mandatory).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and general workshop practices (mandatory).
• Experience in Automotive manufacturing design and engineering (desired).
• 3D CAD modelling experience using SolidWorks (desired).
• Knowledge of drafting standards (desired).
• Knowledge of Automotive electrical systems, design, fundamentals and practices (desired).
• Good communications skills, both verbal and written (mandatory).

Why Join Us?

East Coast Bullbars is more than just a workplace to us.  We actively encourage monthly staff lunches, fun team activities and annual festive celebrations.

We design and manufacture products of the highest quality and deliver the same level of customer service, our team has experienced substantial growth with the implementation of new systems and processes to match. If you have a drive to excel and want to work for an energetic team you should look no further. 

(ECB is part of AutoPacific Group).

East Coast Bullbars is an equal opportunity employer.