Mechanical Engineer - Product Lead

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity: Based at either our Brisbane or Perth branch, the Mechanical Engineer – Product Lead is responsible for the technical review and design of any new design requests (LOP, Equipment modification and or Special Design Requests (SDR)) to provide the Sales teams and our customers with safe, compliant and high-quality machines.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Creation of accurate designs whilst communicating requirements with sales and internal departments.
• Assess LOP, Equipment modification and or Special Design Requests and provide Engineering
• Design solutions through to the required Engineering Workflow as required.
• Work with and Manage third party vendors to deliver effective solutions to Customer requirements.
• Work with Product Managers to review and implement recommendations to ensure efficient operation of Design, Engineering and Quality processes.
• Liaise with other parts of the Komatsu organisation as required in pursuit of preparing comprehensive Design solutions.
• Work with Product Managers to implement standardisation of technical solutions and Designs were possible.

Komatsu Benefits:

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits
• Financial: Company funded Income Protection Insurance
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu

What we are looking for:

• This position will require you to hold a bachelor’s degree qualification in Engineering and be a
• RPEQ or working towards RPEQ accreditation.
• Must be technically competent to understand and deliver Design requirements and implementing revised or new processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products (Outlook, Word and Excel) and Design software (CAD, Solidworks, solid Edge, PTC Creo, Windchill, Hyperworks, Ansys)
• Good understanding of Quality Management and Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound analytical, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of mechanical and hydraulic engineering and a working knowledge of low voltage electrical systems.
• Good Understanding and ability to carry out structural calculation form first principles and use FEA software. (Ansys, stand7 Creo simulate)
• Knowledge of engineering Design processes 
• Conceptual design through detailed design including validation and verification.
• Good understanding of engineering design processes.
• Ability to develop and clearly articulate engineering activity plans.

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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is endorsed by Work180 and committed to a workplace where women can thrive.