Graduate Engineer

Beaufort; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave for your Birthday

Additional leave depending on length

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Beaufort Servicing is seeking an early-career engineer to support the development, testing and continuous improvement of products and manufacturing processes from concept to final design.

You will undertake varied engineering and design assignments under supervision, building skills towards a defined engineering or design role while collaborating with production and operations teams across our global service footprint.

Qualifications

• A university degree in engineering, product design or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• A Mechanical Engineering or Design Engineering qualification would be ideal for this role.
• Recent graduates and early-career candidates are encouraged to apply; relevant placement, internship, project or practical workshop experience will be viewed favourably.
• Exposure to CAD/CAM and technical drawing software, such as AutoCAD or equivalent, is desirable.
• An interest in product development, mechanical systems, manufacturing, materials, testing and continuous improvement is highly desirable.
• Works collaboratively and builds effective partnerships across engineering, operations, production, quality and customer-facing teams.
• Interprets complex or sometimes contradictory information and applies structured problem-solving techniques.
• Communicates clearly, listens respectfully and treats others with dignity.
• Acts ethically and with integrity when dealing with colleagues, customers, suppliers and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of tests requiring detailed assessment, measurement and sound engineering judgement.
• Undertake feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions under supervision and contribute to design validation.
• Support product development and engineering activities by gathering data, preparing technical documents and following established procedures.
• Create and update engineering drawings, specifications and design documentation to support evaluation and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Support the analysis and improvement of manufacturing methods, process steps, machinery, equipment, materials and process systems.
• Develop design concepts using appropriate CAD/CAM tools, including AutoCAD or equivalent software.
• Participate in design reviews, customer meetings, prototype development and testing activities, both on-site and off-site.
• Work closely with production personnel, machinists, technicians and other stakeholders to support prototype manufacture and practical implementation.
• Research materials, processes, technologies, regulatory requirements and market needs relevant to assigned projects.
• Collect, interpret and report technical data relating to product performance, ongoing issues and improvement opportunities.

Skills

CAD/CAM experience

Structured problem solving

Education

University degree in engineering or product design

Mechanical/Design Engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Beaufort Servicing is a global provider of inspection, maintenance, and lifecycle support for safety-critical survival safety equipment. We support customers across aviation, marine, defence, and industrial sectors by ensuring their equipment is compliant, reliable, and ready for use when it matters most.

Operating across the UK, Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, Beaufort Servicing works with both Beaufort-manufactured and third-party equipment, delivering practical, hands-on servicing and technical expertise close to our customers' operations. Our teams play a vital role in helping organisations meet regulatory requirements, extend asset life, and maintain the highest safety standards.

About the role

This role supports the development, testing and continuous improvement of products, components and manufacturing processes from initial concept through to final design and implementation. The position carries out varied engineering and product design assignments under appropriate supervision, while developing the technical capability required to progress into a defined engineering or design role.

Key responsibilities

Perform a broad range of tests requiring detailed assessment, measurement and sound engineering judgement.

Undertake feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions under supervision and contribute to design validation.

Support product development and engineering activities by gathering data, preparing technical documents and following established procedures.

Create and update engineering drawings, specifications and design documentation to support evaluation and implementation of engineering solutions.

Support the analysis and improvement of manufacturing methods, process steps, machinery, equipment, materials and process systems.

Develop design concepts using appropriate CAD/CAM tools, including AutoCAD or equivalent software.

Participate in design reviews, customer meetings, prototype development and testing activities, both on-site and off-site.

Work closely with production personnel, machinists, technicians and other stakeholders to support prototype manufacture and practical implementation.

Research materials, processes, technologies, regulatory requirements and market needs relevant to assigned projects.

Collect, interpret and report technical data relating to product performance, ongoing issues and improvement opportunities.

About you

A university degree in engineering, product design or a closely related discipline is preferred.

A Mechanical Engineering or Design Engineering qualification would be ideal for this role.

Recent graduates and early-career candidates are encouraged to apply; relevant placement, internship, project or practical workshop experience will be viewed favourably.

Exposure to CAD/CAM and technical drawing software, such as AutoCAD or equivalent, is desirable.

An interest in product development, mechanical systems, manufacturing, materials, testing and continuous improvement is highly desirable.

Works collaboratively and builds effective partnerships across engineering, operations, production, quality and customer-facing teams.

Interprets complex or sometimes contradictory information and applies structured problem-solving techniques.

Communicates clearly, listens respectfully and treats others with dignity.

Acts ethically and with integrity when dealing with colleagues, customers, suppliers and regulators.

What we offer :

Additional leave for your Birthday

Additional leave depending on length of service

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program