Overview
Downer has over 100 years of rail experience providing end‑to‑end, innovative integrated transport solutions. The company is a leading provider of rollingstock asset management services, working across design, manufacture, through‑life support, fleet maintenance and comprehensive overhaul of assets. The Rail & Transit Systems business delivers end‑to‑end transport solutions such as rolling stock design and manufacture, system integration, fleet through‑life support, and public transport operations.
Opportunity
We have a great opportunity for 2x Senior Mechanical Engineers to join our team. You will prepare engineering specs, reports, calculations, layouts, production drawings and cost estimates. You will define requirements and develop reference designs for new mechanical systems, integrate these into rolling stock, and ensure their operation and compliance. These roles can be based in the Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Maryborough office.
Responsibilities
- Review suppliers' design and work with them to ensure the product supplied meets specification requirements.
- Liaise with production engineers and personnel associated with the manufacturing of products; ensure designs are manufacturable and communicate common goals with the Production Supervisor.
- Ensure designs are optimised to minimise overall cost and assess product cost in relation to project budgets during the design process.
- Diagnose and correct failures and design deficiencies in existing rolling stock.
- Provide technical direction to product service and support personnel.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
- Rail experience with a focus on freight – locomotives and wagons.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to conduct detailed investigations and provide clear and decisive results and written reports.
- Excellent computer skills with experience in the development and management of information systems.
Contact
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Legal & Equal Prospect
Employment with Downer is subject to a pre‑employment medical and ongoing drug and alcohol screening. Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from recruitment agencies. Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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