Lead Precision Mechanical Engineer – Relocation (Canberra)

ProFound People; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Security clearance pathway

Job summary

ProFound People is seeking a Lead/Senior Mechanical Engineer for a Canberra-based, on-site role focused on precision hardware. You will own mechanical design from concept through to manufacture and test, with direct ownership from day one.

The position requires strong FEA capability (AN SYS/ similar) and SolidWorks CAD, plus a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Relocation assistance is available, and the path to Australian security clearance is provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in precision design.
• Experience with high-tolerance environments.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of precision hardware from concept through to manufacture and test.
• Lead structural and thermal analysis (FEA) to validate designs against demanding performance and environmental requirements.
• Drive tolerance stack-ups, GD&T and design-for-manufacture on tight-tolerance assemblies.
• Run design reviews and work across multiple engineering disciplines and manufacturing.
• Engage suppliers on precision components, and take hardware from prototype to qualified build.

Skills

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

CAD - SolidWorks

GD&T

Leadership

Hardware design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

ProFound People is seeking a Lead/Senior Mechanical Engineer for a Canberra-based, on-site role focused on precision hardware. You will own mechanical design from concept through to manufacture and test, with direct ownership from day one.

The position requires strong FEA capability (AN SYS/ similar) and SolidWorks CAD, plus a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Relocation assistance is available, and the path to Australian security clearance is provided.