Mechanical Engineer

North Brisbane | 12-Month Contract | Attractive Daily Rate | Extension Potential

North Brisbane | 12-Month Contract | Attractive Daily Rate | Extension Potential

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a major Defence organisation supporting complex engineering projects within the Land domain. Based in North Brisbane, this is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension and an attractive daily rate. You’ll work alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams on advanced Defence systems and platforms.

The roleAs a Mechanical Engineer, you will support the design, development, integration and ongoing engineering of complex mechanical systems and equipment.Key responsibilities may include:

• Mechanical design and development of components, assemblies and systems
• Supporting engineering activities across the full system lifecycle
• Producing and reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Conducting mechanical analysis, design reviews and technical investigations
• Supporting the integration of mechanical systems into complex Defence platforms
• Working closely with systems, electrical, manufacturing and other engineering disciplines
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues and developing practical engineering solutions
• Supporting verification, validation, testing and technical reviews
• Ensuring designs meet relevant engineering, safety and Defence requirements
• Engaging with internal stakeholders, suppliers and other technical teams

About youTo be successful, you will ideally have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Engineer within Defence, automotive, heavy vehicles, transportation, mining, manufacturing or another complex engineering environment
• Experience with mechanical design, integration and technical documentation
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, mechanical systems and manufacturing processes
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills
• Previous Defence or Land systems experience would be highly regarded
• Australian Citizenship is essential due to Defence security requirements

What’s on offer?

• 12-month initial contract
• Option to extend
• Attractive daily rate
• North Brisbane location
• Opportunity to work on complex Defence Land systems
• Long-term Defence project exposure
• Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary engineering team

If you’re a Mechanical Engineer looking for your next long-term contract opportunity within the Defence industry, apply today for a confidential discussion.

What you need to do now 
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