Senior Mechanical Engineer
Reporting into the Technical Engineering Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will join our team on a full-time permanent basis at our Parts Distribution Centre in South Guildford, WA.
This role involves overseeing projects, leading and managing complex designs, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring workplace safety.
Roster: Monday – Friday, 8.5 hours/day (including meal break)
What You’ll Do:
* Oversee projects, lead and manage complex designs
* Mentor junior engineers and approve safety-critical modifications
* Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues raised by customers and stakeholders
* Make decisions on standards, suggest improvements, and lead complex projects
Skills & Experience:
* Possess a Mechanical Engineering degree and significant professional experience in industries such as automotive, mining, oil and gas, or manufacturing
* Demonstrated track record in leading, mentoring, and managing small teams to successfully deliver projects, designs, or provide manufacturing support
* Hold a Professional Engineer (Stage 1 competency) status with Engineers Australia (EAust); Chartered Professional Engineer status with EAust is desirable
* Experience in mechanical designs for mobile equipment using industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Nastran
* Advanced capabilities in manual calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
* High level of initiative, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and thorough follow-through
* Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
Benefits:
* Financial Benefits: Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance, and over 600 retail discounts (e.g., Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS, Crown)
* Health & Wellness: Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport, and EAP support
* Culture & Career: Recognition programs, internal career progression, training & upskilling through WesTrac Institute
* Additional Perks: Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave, Employee Share Purchase Plan
Our Company & Commitment
With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorized Caterpillar equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and solutions.
We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and culturally diverse backgrounds. We are a WORK180 endorsed employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality.
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