Senior Design Engineer

About the Team

We are delivering several Major programs whilst developing new products across our tactical and logistic product ranges. We have immediate vacancies available for experienced mechanical design engineers to be based at our MILVEHCOE (Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence) in Redbank, Brisbane.

About the Role

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for the design of prototype and production level systems, subsystems and components for military vehicles over the product life cycle.  The Senior Design Engineer is an integral part of the Engineering Capability and will conduct work within cross functional project specific teams, often leading work-packages and associated teams.

The duties of the Senior Design Engineer include:

• Conceive and select concepts in response to Requirements using a range of tools and methods including weighted Trade Off Studies, FMECA etc;
• Realise selected concepts into documented prototype designs using integrated PDM/CAD (AGILE/TEAMCENTER/NX/E3);
• Support manufacture and verification of prototypes and incorporate test results into production designs as appropriate;
• Lead Work-package and product delivery;
• Develop, release and maintain production documentation;
• Participate in formal and informal Design Reviews with internal and external stakeholders;
• Work with and assist suppliers in the production of Rheinmetall designed components and systems; and
• Provide problem solving and continuous improvement support to Production and Through Life Support teams.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes: 

• Proven experience in mechanical/Mechatronic Design in the Defence or Heavy Industry Sectors;
• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering that is recognised by The Institute of Engineers Australia;
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on problem-solving;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and teamwork abilities; and
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
• We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 3rd of August 2024