Lead Systems Engineer - Mechanical & Electrical

Marand Precision Engineering Pty Ltd; City of Kingston; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Social club and monthly BBQ

Job summary

Marand Precision Engineering Pty Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer to join its engineering team in Australia. You will be the primary technical interface for customers, managing scope, requirements, budget, risk and quality of engineering projects.

The role requires a proactive approach and a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering to develop innovative solutions aligned with customer needs and Marand’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Applicants must be a registered engineer for consideration.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior engineering role.
• Experience with Pneumatic and/or Hydraulic solutions.
• Experience with dynamic and complex systems in industrial environments.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to manage complex projects and work across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and electrical engineering solutions for the automation industry.
• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions and communicate this to internal and external resources.
• Serve as the lead customer interface on all technical matters.
• Manage technical scope, requirements, budget, risk and quality for projects.
• Develop design schedules and ensure designs comply with requirements.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Education

Formal qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Registered engineer

Job description

Take your career to new heights with Marand! Marand is a leading Australian engineering and manufacturing company that designs and builds complex equipment, tooling, and bespoke products for top-tier clients including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, BAE Systems, BHP, Rio Tinto, and Carbon Revolution.

We offer complete manufacturing solutions, from project management and design to installation, commissioning, ongoing support, and spare parts. Our team is known for successfully delivering complex technology transfers and supporting major defence and industrial programs both locally and internationally.

Marand is part of the ASDAM Group and is a leading sovereign defence, advanced manufacturing and sustainment company. It provides end-to-end capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sustainment. ASDAM includes Marand, TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering, Levett Engineering and Quickstep.

Join Marand and be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and your career growth — all while working on exciting projects that make a real impact.

Your new role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The successful candidate will be the primary technical interface for our customers, managing the technical scope, requirements, budget, risk, and quality of our engineering projects. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering who can develop and implement innovative solutions that align with both customer needs and Marand’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical and electrical engineering solutions geared towards the automation industry.
• Translate customer requirements into sound technical solutions and effectively communicate these complex technical ideas and concepts between internal and external resources.
• Serve as the lead customer interface on all technical matters.
• Manage technical scope, requirements, budget, risk, and quality for engineering projects.
• Develop design schedules and ensure all engineering designs comply with customer, statutory, and internal requirements.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation.

About You:

As an ideal candidate you will have:

• Formal qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Applicants must be a registered engineer to be considered for this role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior engineering role.
• Previous history with Pneumatic and/or Hydraulic solutions.
• Experience with dynamic and complex systems in industrial environments.
• Strong solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and work across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• High level of proficiency in developing and implementing mechanical and electrical engineering solutions.

Some of the reasons you’ll love working at Marand:

• Join an iconic Australian engineering company.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Interesting engineering projects and a fantastic opportunity to grow and explore your career.
• Opportunities for further training and career development
• Social club, monthly BBQ and fruit and health snacks for staff.

Additional Requirements:

Due to the nature of our work and the requirements of our customers, all applicants may be required to hold Australian citizenship and need to meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and/or EAR (Export Administration Regulations) compliance as part of employment eligibility.

Successful applicants may also be required to undergo a current police check, obtain a Commonwealth defence security clearance, and participate in random drug and alcohol screening as part of our commitment to safety and security.

We make employment decisions based on merit, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note that any correspondence in relation to your application will be sent from [e-mail].

To find out more about Marand visit https://www.marand.com.au/