Senior Mechanical Designer

ASC Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique and challenging work

Flexibility in work arrangements

Up to 10 days additional leave

Generous parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and supportive environment

Discounts from leading Australian brands

Job summary

A defense contractor in Australia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join their team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering designs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical design, familiarity with AutoCAD, and excellent communication skills. This role offers unique work opportunities, professional development, and benefits like additional leave and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Designer/Drafter supporting engineering solutions.
• Experience in preparing production level drawings and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple design activities concurrently.
• Favourable experience with AutoCAD for 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Able to manage multiple design activities within budget and schedule.
• Knowledge of configuration systems and configuration management in design.
• Tertiary qualification in related engineering discipline desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Mechanical, Structural, and Piping System design tasks.
• Ensure engineering outputs comply with ASC processes.
• Collaborate with teams for integrated engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated engineering solutions.
• Provide regular task updates, escalates blockages and ensures alignment with project priorities and objectives.
• Seek better ways of working that drive improvement in relation to program cost, schedule and quality.

Skills

Mechanical design

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Configuration management

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer – ASC Pty Ltd

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. ASC will also provide sustainment support for visiting US and UK submarines and has been selected as the Australian Government’s Sovereign Submarine Partner to sustain and jointly build conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines in Australia – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in the country’s history.

About the Opportunity

ASC is seeking Mechanical Designers / Drafters across all seniority levels to join our Platform Design team. In these roles you will apply your mechanical expertise to deliver high‑quality design and drafting solutions to support the integration of new and updated designs across a wide range of submarine systems. Candidates with a relevant Trade background are strongly encouraged to apply, as these roles present a great pathway into engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Mechanical, Structural, and Piping System design and drafting tasks to agreed program commitments.
• Ensure engineering outputs comply with ASC processes and industry standards.
• Produce quality drawing outputs consistent with established industry standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated engineering solutions.
• Provide regular task updates, escalates blockages and ensures alignment with project priorities and objectives.
• Seek better ways of working that drive improvement in relation to program cost, schedule and quality.

About you

• Experience as a Mechanical Designer/Drafter supporting the delivery of engineering solutions.
• Trade experience/qualification is highly regarded.
• Experience in Mechanical design, including preparation of production level drawings and other documentation.
• Experience in AutoCAD to produce 3D models and 2D drawings is favourable (training provided).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Adaptability to manage multiple design activities concurrently whilst still delivering work on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of configuration systems and the role of configuration management in the design process.
• A tertiary qualification (e.g., Diploma/Advanced Diploma) in a related Engineering discipline is desirable.

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and the ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals. Applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work‑life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives to help you perform at your best.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear‑powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.