Electromechanical Design Engineer - Defence & Vehicle Systems

The Design Technology Company; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Design Technology Company in Melbourne seeks an Electromechanical Design Engineer for defence projects. You will deliver robust mechanical designs, produce detailed drawings, and coordinate with customers and manufacturing, including site surveys and fabrication support.

Role requires ASME standards familiarity, Geometric Tolerancing, and a proactive approach to deadlines, safety, and quality. International site work may be involved, with strong communication and leadership skills essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• High level of competence with SolidWorks 3D modelling software.
• Familiar with MathCAD, AutoCAD, with Microsoft Office.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Australian state/territory motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and work demands.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of ASME and AS drawing standards desirable.
• Experience with geometric tolerancing and design for fabrication/assembly.
• Familiarity with ASME IX boiler codes and piping standards desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely, safe, effective and economical design solutions supporting manufacturing and customers, especially for Leak Sealing service line.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings to relevant standards for fabrication.
• Liaise with manufacturing to ensure modifications are technically acceptable and controlled.
• Coordinate with customers and divisions to optimise designs and meet requirements.
• Visit customer sites (including offshore) for surveys and progress meetings.
• Maintain drawings and documents per departmental processes and quality standards.
• Promote core values and comply with security and IP procedures.
• Assist with quotes, scheduling, invoicing, and reports for projects and product sales.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Prioritization

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MathCAD

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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Job Description

Principal Accountabilities:

• Produce timely, safe, effective and economic design solutions in response to requests from operating divisions and external customers, primarily in support of the companies Leak Sealing service line.
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings to all relevant engineering and quality standards to allow fabrication/machining of the parts and assemblies.
• Liaise with manufacturing during production as required, ensuring any required modifications are technically acceptable and properly controlled within the quality system.
• Liaise with external customers and operating divisions to optimise the design solution (as needed) and ensure all requirements are met.
• Visit customer sites (including offshore and overseas) to carry out surveys, attend progress meetings.
• Maintain drawings and other engineering documents in accordance with departmental processes and quality standards.
• Actively promote and follow the Core Values within all work-based
• Comply with company procedures including, but not restricted to, security and intellectual property.
• Promote the Company’s range of services and products as required.
• Assist as requested with quoting, and work scheduling, execution, invoicing, costing and reports for engineering projects, services and product sales to clients.
• Comply with Company QHSE policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Minimum tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• High level of competence with SolidWorks 3D modelling software
• Familiar with MathCAD, AutoCAD, with Microsoft Office
• Must hold and maintain a valid Australian state/territory motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and work demands.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of current ASME and AS drawing standards is desirable.
• Experience with good mechanical design practice, Geometric Tolerancing, selecting Limits and Fits, designing for Fabrication, designing for Manufacture and designing for Assembly.
• Basic familiarity with relevant sections of the ASME VII-1 Boiler Pressure Vessel Code, and pressure piping standards (AS2885.1, ASME 3, ASME B31.8)
• A working knowledge of workshop fitting and assembly
• A working knowledge of machining and related manufacturing
• Requirements when involved with site work:
  • Lift TEAM equipment using correct lifting practices.
  • Climb ladders to heights of 30 metres.
  • Work at heights from ground level of up to 50 metres.
  • Work in conditions of elevated temperature, near to high temperature pipework.
  • Work next to live failed plant at pressures up to 5000 psi.
  • Work (with correct safety attire) in areas and on failed plant where corrosive, explosive, dangerous and hazardous products exist.
  • Work in confined spaces (after correct training)
  • May be required to remove facial hair and tie back long hair to meet safety requirements on Client sites.
  • Wear company provided TEAM uniform.