Senior Mechanical Engineer

Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will join our Engineering team on a permanent basis at our South Guildford Parts Distribution Centre and is responsible for managing allocated projects, leading and mentoring mechanical and graduate engineers, providing technical support to workshop teams and customers, and fostering a safe and positive workplace. The role oversees team performance within the assigned stream, ensuring business objectives are achieved while managing risk and compliance. Accountable for maintaining engineering standards, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices, the Senior Mechanical Engineer provides leadership and supervision to ensure high-quality outcomes across all areas of responsibility.

Department Overview: Design Engineering - Designing, developing, and delivering innovative engineering solutions that enhance equipment performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

Roster – 5 Days, 8.5 Hrs/Day

What You'll Do:

• Provide Safety Leadership – Ensure all engineering activities, designs, and modifications are completed safely and in compliance with WesTrac, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and Develop Engineering Teams – Lead a team of Graduate Mechanical Engineers, mentor, coach, and provide technical leadership to mechanical and graduate engineers to drive engagement, capability, and performance.
• Deliver Engineering Solutions – Lead the design, review, approval, and delivery of safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose mechanical engineering solutions and machine modifications. Undertake complex FEA analysis including calculations and design manufacturing drawings.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Provide expert technical advice, resolve complex mechanical issues, support customers and workshops, and guide engineering risk and compliance decisions.

Skills & Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering Expertise – Advanced capability in mechanical design, machine modifications, and technical problem-solving for heavy mobile equipment.
• Safety & Compliance Management – Ensures all engineering solutions meet Safety in Design principles, regulatory requirements, and Australian/International standards.
• Leadership & Mentoring – Leads, develops, and mentors’ graduate engineers to deliver high-performing, quality engineering outcomes.
• Project Delivery & Planning – Manages multiple engineering projects, priorities, and resources to achieve business objectives on time and within scope.
• Technical Decision-Making – Acts as the engineering SME, providing expert guidance, design approvals, and resolution of complex mechanical issues.

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

 Our Company & Commitment:

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 6243