Opportunity
Saab Australia is an industry participant in the Combat Systems Integration – Integrated Project Team (CSI‐IPT) Collaboration Agreement (CSI‐IPT CCA). The CSI‐IPT CCA forms a collaborative enterprise organisation to execute scopes of work across the Hobart Class Destroyer (SEA4000 Phase 6) and the Hunter Class Frigates (SEA5000 Phase 1). The CSI‐IPT will be built up with personnel from three industry participants and the Commonwealth of Australia to form a collaborative team working across multiple programs to leverage synergies between platforms.
Role
The Mechanical Designer will be part of the boarder DDG CSI Design Engineering Team within the Engineering and Sustainment Services group. The position primarily involves assisting with the execution of prescribed engineering changes related to the Combat System for the in‐service Hobart Class DDG in the RAN fleet and developing bespoke assemblies, equipment layouts, schematics and other models/drawings for programs across the DDG Program.
Responsibilities
* Evaluate maturity and perform technical reviews of design drawings.
* Execute Mechanical Design activities including cable schedule and system drawings.
* Ensure Finite Element Analysis structural and vibrational simulation meet prescribed standards.
* Liaise across stakeholder groups to deliver design assurance and holistic system compliance.
* Provide design support to the production team during production.
* Support the execution of major program milestones such as design DDR and Production Support activity.
* Evaluate the maturity of product data provided by suppliers into the integrated design.
* Perform technical reviews of the design products and deliverables.
* Produce a part list of components used in Assembly drawings.
* Create drawings such as Cable Block Diagram (under the direction of an Electrical Engineer) to support the program in accordance with the contracted format and standards.
Qualifications & Experience
* A tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering.
* Understanding of the lifecycles of SME electrical/electronic projects within the Defence environment.
* Understanding of levels of responsibility including levels of Technical Authority.
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment with open communication to both peers and management.
* Eligibility for CPEng registration and Registered Professional Engineer QLD (RPEQ) and VIC (RPEng Vic) as a Mechanical Engineer.
* Understanding of the fundamentals of CM and Quality requirements (as required by ISO 9001).
* Designing and developing complex mission‐critical mechanical systems and other associated hardware.
* Selecting and integrating Commercial Off‐The‐Shelf (COTS) subassemblies.
* Designing hardware components using formal design methodologies and tools.
* Writing and/or reviewing hardware‐related documentation.
* Understanding of best practice principles for hardware design, development, testing and implementation.
* ERP/PLM systems experience (IFS and/or Windchill preferred).
* Knowledge of technology and technology trends in the Hardware discipline.
* Knowledge and experience across hardware disciplines (Desirable).
* Knowledge of Configuration Management principles and tools relating to Hardware (Desirable).
Citizenship and Security Clearance
Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to at least NV1 level.
Benefits
* 6 weeks paid leave each year
* 14% superannuation
* Free Income Protection Insurance
* Flexible working options
* Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
* Access to MySaab – online store offering discounts and cash‐back partners
Equal Opportunity Employer
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex‐service members, veterans and their families.
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