Lead Mechanical Design Expert
We are seeking a highly skilled mechanical design engineer to join our team. This role will involve leading the design, specification, and package management of cranes, hoists, and load-handling systems.
You will be working closely with suppliers, stakeholders, and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver projects that demand precision, safety, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and specify cranes, hoists, rail-mounted equipment, and load-handling systems.
* Analyse load movements, paths, and dynamic behaviors to deliver safe and efficient solutions.
* Prepare lift rigging and motion studies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
* Apply structural and mechanical engineering principles across strength, fatigue, stability, braking, and motion dynamics.
* Lead package management activities, from specification through to FAT and SAT with suppliers.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders across operations, maintenance, asset ownership, and regulatory bodies.
* Integrate risk management into every stage of the design.
Requirements:
* Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent).
* Proven experience in machine design, particularly cranes, hoists, and rail-mounted equipment.
* Strong knowledge of structural and dynamic analysis, with experience applying relevant standards.
* Hands-on experience preparing rigging and motion studies.
* Demonstrated success in supplier and package management.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
* A strong safety mindset and ability to embed risk management in design.
* Australian Citizenship is required due to Defence project requirements.
Why Choose Us?
We value innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction. Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver world-class services and infrastructure for a better tomorrow.