AddressThe Company:
Austunnel is an Australian-owned business that specialises in the supply of products and services to major tunnelling and construction projects throughout Australia. We are dedicated to building an industry leading reputation for honest conduct and operational excellence and take pride in the quality of our work and our ability to provide outstanding service.
The Role:
Join our Sydney team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for research and development (R&D) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) tasks, with a specific focus on heavy mobile plant and vehicle manufacturing.
As a key contributor, you will play a vital role in the successful design and delivery of cutting-edge electrified vehicle products for the construction, mining, government, and consumer markets.
Key responsibilities :
- Design plant and equipment across areas from prototype development to manufacturing.
- Engage with management to strategise and evaluate resource utilisation, aiming for successful project outcomes.
- Lead projects and provide guidance to junior engineers.
- Contribute specification development and design process.
- Validate product designs to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
- Develop and maintain a reliable relationship with suppliers and fabricators to adhere to timelines and achieve the required build quality.
- Coordinate prototype builds, testing regimes, and manage product development life cycles.
Essential:
- 8+ years’ relevant experience, with a focus on product development/life cycle in the heavy vehicle or automotive industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience leading teams to successful outcomes.
- Familiarity with the vehicle or plant product development life cycle, including experience with design for manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of Australian automotive compliance standards and legislation.
- Skilled in using CAD software and experience with FEA simulations.
Desirable:
- Good understanding of electric drivetrain design for mobile plant.
- Familiarity with controller programming and automotive electrical system design.
- Proficiency in using Solidworks.
- Working towards, or achieved, Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia.
The Culture:
At Austunnel, we are passionate about our work and take pride in our identity. We foster a friendly and supportive environment that promotes teamwork, open communication, career development, and recognition of exceptional work.
If you are seeking an opportunity to further develop your skills and be part of a professional company, we encourage you to apply now!
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No recruitment agencies please.
