Defence Mechanical Engineer – Design & Production (Contract)

Cleared ICT; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleared ICT in Melbourne is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive design through production for defence-related mechanical systems. The role covers concept through prototype to production and involves collaboration with production, quality, and engineering teams.

The successful candidate will apply SolidWorks, 3D CAD, and 2D drawings to create robust BOMs, participate in design reviews, and support verification and validation activities while meeting stringent DEFENCE requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a Mechanical engineering degree qualification with a strong understanding of design.
• Experience working within a production environment.
• LEAN practices experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of all relevant documents
• Design Mechanical systems from initial concept through to production
• Support design reviews, engineering change requests and compliance documentation
• Apply LEAN practices to improve plant efficiency
• Design custom injection mould tools
• Assist the Production team with test equipment, maintenance and technical support.
• Assist the Quality team with product fault diagnosis and repair.
• Assist the Engineering team with verification and validation test activities.

Skills

Production experience

Design understanding

LEAN practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

2D Drawings

Job description

Cleared ICT in Melbourne is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive design through production for defence-related mechanical systems. The role covers concept through prototype to production and involves collaboration with production, quality, and engineering teams.

The successful candidate will apply SolidWorks, 3D CAD, and 2D drawings to create robust BOMs, participate in design reviews, and support verification and validation activities while meeting stringent DEFENCE requirements.