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Lead Engineer

2 weeks ago

Sunshine West, Victoria, Australia Franklin Electric Australia Pty Ltd Full time

Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water and energy solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

MOVE FORWARD WITH US

What you will be doing:

The Lead Engineer is responsible for leading and managing the local engineering function while remaining technically hands-on. The role oversees the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of new and existing products, ensuring all engineering outputs align with operational, commercial, safety, and quality objectives.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant engineering experience.

The position provides direct supervision to engineering staff and works closely with workshop, production, and sales team to ensure designs are robust, compliant, manufacturable, and delivered efficiently. Strong communication skills and a practical, workshop-engaged approach are essential.

ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

  • Lead, supervise, and develop the local engineering team to achieve performance, quality, safety, and delivery targets.
  • Plan workloads, allocate resources, and set priorities to meet project schedules and business requirements.
  • Review, approve, and take technical accountability for all engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and change documentation.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused engineering culture.

DESIGN & TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the design, development, and improvement of:

  • Trailer-mounted pump systems

  • Sound-attenuated pump packages

  • Electric-driven pump systems

  • Diesel-driven pump systems

  • Create, review, and approve engineering designs for new and existing products across the full product lifecycle.

  • Develop and review 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and design documentation in accordance with industry and company standards.
  • Perform and/or review stress and structural analysis of 3D models, including load cases relevant to transport, lifting, operation, and environmental conditions.
  • Ensure appropriate completion of dimensional analysis, DFMEA, and product validation activities where required.
  • Research, interpret, and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and statutory requirements.
  • Contribute to production process definition, cost optimisation, and design-for-manufacture (DFM) initiatives.
  • Act as the key technical interface between engineering, operations, sales, suppliers, and customers as required.
  • Maintains a high level of accuracy in design-related costings to support pricing, quoting, and profitability objectives.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE

  • Engineering holds responsibility for design quality and QA outcomes, ensuring products meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.
  • Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering QA procedures, checks, and design review processes.
  • Participate in root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives related to quality or field issues.
  • Ensure engineering documentation, specifications, and revisions are accurate and controlled.

MANUFACTURING & WORKSHOP ENGAGEMENT

  • Work closely with workshop and production teams to resolve design, manufacturing, and assembly issues.
  • Ensure designs are practical, safe, cost-effective, and manufacturable.
  • Support material selection, fabrication methods, and supplier engagement in collaboration with procurement and operations.
  • Provide hands-on technical support during prototype builds, production runs, and general enquiries.

DOCUMENTATION & CHANGE MANAGEMENT

  • Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and design records.
  • Manage and approve Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
  • Assist in developing and maintaining engineering specifications, standards, and technical documentation.

Who we want:

If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

  • Hard-working winners. Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
  • Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
  • Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you need:

SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Strong technical leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across engineering, workshop, and management teams.
  • Advanced ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering drawings, including application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Solid understanding of mechanical design, stress analysis principles, and manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, casting, and assembly.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a practical, hands-on approach.
  • Ability to balance technical rigor with commercial, operational, and time constraints.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (required).
  • Minimum 10 years' relevant engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory, or senior engineering responsibility advantageous.

COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Advanced: CAD software (Creo and/or SolidWorks preferred), spreadsheets, presentations.
  • Intermediate: Word processing and data management systems.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Combination of office and workshop-based work.
  • Regular standing, walking, and interaction with equipment and personnel.
  • Occasional lifting of items up to 5 kg.
  • Exposure to workshop environments, noise, mechanical equipment, and occasional outdoor conditions.