Universal Motion Simulation (UMS)
UMS designs and manufactures reconfigurable, high fidelity motion simulators for military driver training. Our core product, the Reconfigurable Driver Simulator (RDS), is a highly dynamic motion platform consisting of a six degree of freedom robotic arm, interchangeable replica vehicle cabins, haptically enabled control devices and immersive simulation environments featuring detailed vehicle dynamics and terrain modelling.
UMS has delivered six RDS systems to the Australian Army for use at their driver training facility in Puckapunyal, Victoria. UMS have also secured further contracts to replicate and simulate other Australian Army vehicles, such as the M1 Abrams main battle tank, for driver training purposes.
UMS headquarters are based in a unique advanced manufacturing innovation hub on the Deakin University Waurn Ponds Campus, Waurn Ponds, Victoria.
The Role
Reporting to the Principal Mechanical Engineer, the Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Designer is responsible for producing concept and detailed designs and drafting. The role includes defining requirements, structural analysis, conducting and participating in design reviews and other related engineering tasks for UMS human-carrying motion platform for the defence industry.
This role will liaise with UMS internal stakeholders and client to understand and ensure optimum production to requirements.
Responsibilities
The Mechanical Engineer will:
· Work in partnership with the Systems Engineer and Project Manager to develop customer focused design concepts including defining requirements, structural analysis and design reviews.
· Develop detailed designs, including drafting, documented solutions, and a comprehensive list of parts, items, assemblies, subassemblies, intermediate assemblies, design notes, reports and other materials required to create the product.
· Actively participate and present designs for review.
· Support building working prototypes, conduct verification and make necessary adjustments based on performance.
· Build and maintain effective working relationships with the UMS team members and UMS clients.
· Assist with the preparation of Engineering Change Requests
· Performing other additional duties as required to support the growth of an emergent small to medium sized organisation.
Work Health and Safety
· At all times adhere to UMS' workplace policies, procedures, guidelines and work instructions.
· Ensure that all work carried out complies with all health and safety standards, regulations and relevant OH&S policies, including the timely completion of all mandatory OH&S training.
· Support the ongoing development of a "Safety First" culture.
· A demonstrated commitment to UMS's values and behaviours.
Required Skills
· Tertiary qualification in Mechanical / Mechatronic Engineering or Diploma / significant experience as a Mechanical Designer.
· Strong design & drafting capability to industry standards using SolidWorks (other CAD software experience may be considered ).
· AS 1100 Technical Drawing, or equivalent drawing standards.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Develop and maintain highly effective client relationships.
· Team player and contributor.
· Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
· Ability to travel intra and interstate as required.
Desirable skills
· Experience with SolidWorks Production Data Management software, or similar tools.
· Experience with validating designs through hand calculations.
· Experience with Finite Element Analysis software.
· Experience with the Hazard Assessment process.
· Experience with the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis process.
· Experience within Defence or Defence industry.
Key Result Areas (KRA)
· Develop and integrate mechanical designs and solutions that are safe, fit for purpose and meet requirements, which are producible, maintainable and sustainable.
· On time delivery of allocation work packages.
· Compliance with engineering process.
Requirements:
Please be aware that this role will require you to hold or be eligible to attain the appropriate Australian Security Clearances and, in some instances, comply with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations clearance procedures. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
· Furthermore, as a condition of employment with UMS, you will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including a police check.