Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

REDARC is a market leader in the field of Power Electronics with its primary focus on power management, safety, voltage converters and mobile solar solutions for the Recreation & Leisure, Transport, Emergency Vehicles, Defence and Marine markets.

This is a great opportunity to work for one of Australia's leading designers and manufacturers of sophisticated electronic products for global markets. 

Join us and you will work with a dynamic, talented team who respect and support each other, have a passion for what they do and work together to achieve great results.

PURPOSE OF JOB AND GENERAL DUTIES

As a key member of the Mechanical Engineering team you will be independent and proactive in developing novel mechanical solutions for Electronics products for use in rugged Automotive and Military applications. 

Requirements of the role include:

• Conceptualise, specify, design, cost, prototype, and implement through to production, products in a range of materials including plastics, cast and extruded aluminium, and sheet metal
• Self-motivated and independently capable, but able to work in a close team environment
• Advanced CAD skills in 3D modelling, 2D drafting and engineering drawings
• Proficient in use of additive manufacturing tools for prototyping
• High level understanding of Design for Manufacture
• Ability to communicate fluently and easily with people at all levels internal and external to the business including customers
• The management of suppliers through new product introduction
• Ensuring the design and development of new and existing products are in accordance with Standards (REDARC Quality and Australian & International), Legal and Regulatory requirements and Intellectual Property requirements
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• A relentless desire for improvement and quality
• Support and mentor junior team members

Preferred/Extra credit:

• Competent Solidworks skills
• Simulation experience - static, dynamic and/or CFD 
• Knowledge of electronics enclosure design and production implementation, including working with tooling and manufacturing sub-contractors to produce high-quality parts

Qualifications - essential:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 8 years industry experience, or similar diploma/degree with extensive relevant industry experience

What we offer:

• Team events – for example: go-karting, bowling, indoor golf followed by dinner
• REDvantage App & benefits package with discounts & cashback from hundreds of major supermarkets and retailers across Australia and NZ
• Employee health and wellbeing program including Fresh Fruit Fridays and prizes for participation
• Achievement Awards
• Modern state-of-the-art software & hardware development tools
• Training and development including reimbursement for formal study (from TAFE to PhDs)
• Powered sit-stand work-desks in a modern hi-tech environment
• Access to the best EMC, vibration & environmental test facilities in the country – on-site at head office (see website)
• Annual employee survey
• Free Flu shots & blood pressure monitoring
• On-site Occupational Health Nurse
• Option to be involved with our community programs – solar cars, charities, STEM programs, local clubs
• Gym membership subsidy
• Access to paid sessions at physio and mental health providers
• First Aid and CPR training
• Company lunches, BBQ’s and Christmas party

If you would like to be part of the REDARC team, submit your resume and covering letter to ******@redarc.com.au or through the link below. All correspondence is in complete confidence.