Principal Mechanical Design Lead

3 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Codan Full time
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team at Minelab, part of the Codan group. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for managing and completing mechanical engineering product design for Minelab projects.

Responsibilities:
  • You will carry out mechanical design and create specifications for projects, ensuring that they meet the required quality and efficiency standards.
  • Allocate project tasks to team members, provide peer review, and optimise product quality and delivery efficiency.
  • Liaise with project team members to determine design parameters and confirm that they are met.
  • Provide stakeholder updates as required and adjust team priorities to meet deliverables.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering (or extensive experience in product design may also be considered).
  • Significant experience working in a similar role, preferably within automotive, manufacturing, industrial, electronic, defence, or similar sectors. Managerial or Team Lead experience is beneficial.
  • Experience with 3D modelling and drafting of components and assemblies (Solidworks preferable).
  • Previous experience with design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).
  • Knowledge and experience within plastic component design (injection moulded, extrusion, and vacuum formed) and material selection. Composites experience is desirable.
  • Knowledge and experience of metal component design (extrusions, die-castings, machined, sheet metal forming, and metal fabrication) would be beneficial.
  • Experience working with suppliers, sub-contractors, and injection moulding toolmakers (desirable).

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and completing the mechanical engineering product design for Minelab projects, from concept through prototyping, testing/verification, production implementation, and ongoing product support. Our company offers a supportive and collaborative culture, where we share ideas and innovation is encouraged.

This position comes with an estimated annual salary of $120,000 - $180,000 AUD based on location and industry standards. Benefits include a spacious modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidised café. We offer recreational facilities including a gym, basketball, and tennis court, as well as various game tables. Additionally, staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.



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