Project Engineer - Defence & Advanced Manufacturing

RPC Technologies Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Paid study leave

Professional membership reimbursement

Novated lease options

Employee referral program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Culture events

Onsite parking

Job summary

RPC Technologies Pty Ltd seeks a Project Engineer at our Head Office (Seven Hills) to manage the full project lifecycle—from estimating and planning to delivery and client engagement.

You will prepare technical documentation, assist with estimation, coordinate deliverables, ensure compliance with standards, and support continuous improvement while providing engineering expertise and project management support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 4+ years’ experience in a relevant engineering or steel manufacturing function.
• Australian Citizen or PR is essential for the Defence industry.
• Member in good standing of a professional engineering association or equivalent.
• Proven ability to project manage small to medium-sized projects.
• Defence industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project estimates, budgets and quotations, ensuring accuracy across BOMs, subcontractor inputs, and client scopes.
• Review and control project scope, variations, and budgets, including CCPs and EoTs.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts and job openings within SAP.
• Deliver practical engineering solutions through design, analysis, documentation and quality control.
• Prepare and review technical documentation such as ITPs, SWMS, Risk Assessments, MDRs and QC records.
• Oversee production quality, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, codes, and client specifications.
• Coordinate material procurement and subcontractor services, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Review and issue detailed workshop drawings with accurate fabrication details and revision control.
• Provide clear, proactive communication with internal stakeholders, workshop teams, and clients to ensure seamless project execution.
• Participate in client and contractor meetings, providing engineering input and resolving project issues as they arise.

Skills

Project management

Engineering analysis

Stakeholder communication

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

RPC Technologies Pty Ltd seeks a Project Engineer at our Head Office (Seven Hills) to manage the full project lifecycle—from estimating and planning to delivery and client engagement.

You will prepare technical documentation, assist with estimation, coordinate deliverables, ensure compliance with standards, and support continuous improvement while providing engineering expertise and project management support.