As a Project Engineer (Mechanical/Mechatronics), you'll deliver innovative technical and design solutions that drive improvement across gas turbine and MRO operations and test facilities. You'll play a key role in enhancing asset performance, maintenance processes, and complex systems through hands-on analysis, design, maintenance, and calibration activities, helping to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall operational excellence.
Role Overview & Key Responsibilities
* Deliver design and continuous improvement solutions to budget/schedule in line with Engineering Management System and regulatory requirements.
* Drive engineering decisions and recommendations through innovative thinking and effective problem-solving.
* Develop design specifications and requirements.
* Produce engineering solutions and documentation for verification and validation activities against requirements.
* Conduct technical investigations and analysis, producing formal reports.
* Use CAD, ERP (IFS preferred), Excel and other tools for design and data analysis.
* Perform technical and personnel safety risk assessments.
* Support tenders with technical input, schedules, WBS and cost estimates.
* Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and calibration of engine test cell and MRO equipment.
Qualifications And Experience
* Australian Citizen with ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance.
* Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronic preferred).
* Full lifecycle engineering experience (concept to commissioning).
* Strong mechanical/mechatronics design and system modelling skills.
* High proficiency in CAD (NX preferred).
* Proven ability to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
* Knowledge of Australian standards, WHS and regulatory compliance.
* Experience producing engineering documentation (designs, calculations, drawings, test procedures, reports & compliance evidence).
* Ability to conduct and document technical and safety risk assessments.
* Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills for complex engineering issues.
* Excellent communication skills across technical and stakeholder groups.
* Proficient in MS Office and relevant engineering software.
* RPEQ registration.
* Experience in hazardous area design and operations.
* Aviation engineering/MRO experience (military or commercial).
* Strong knowledge of aircraft engine maintenance and gas turbine test cell systems (design or maintenance).
* Experience applying reliability engineering across the asset lifecycle.
* Understanding of RAM analysis in operational and test environments.
* Familiar with RCA methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis).
* Knowledge of asset lifecycle management (reliability growth, obsolescence, sustainment planning).
* Proven ability to work with maintenance, operations and engineering teams to improve reliability and availability outcomes.
Desirable (Mechanical Engineering)
* High proficiency in FEA and CFD tools.
* Experience with gas turbine engines or mechanical power generation equipment.
* Knowledge of Lean engineering principles, APQP, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Desirable (Mechatronics)
* Experience in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and calibration in industrial/test environments.
* Experience with DAS/PLC platforms (NI, Allen Bradley, Honeywell) and IEC standards.
* Ability to read and produce schematic drawings and component schedules to engineering standards.
* Knowledge of wiring systems (cables, applications, installation methods, equipment wiring).
* Understanding of Australian electrical standards (AS/NZS 3000 series).
* Knowledge of systems engineering models and documentation interpretation/creation.
* Experience in instrument calibration and commissioning of control and data acquisition systems.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills, with ability to identify trends in complex data.
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