Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer

About Us:

Minelab is a technology company that creates world-leading metal detectors to help humanitarian organisations clear landmines, African miners find life-changing gold nuggets, and historians recover lost relics.

We have a culture of innovation that allows us to be a leader in bringing new technology to Customers across the globe. We make everything ourselves; creative design and detailed engineering are the lifeblood of developing new products at Minelab.

Excitement in the Engineering Team comes from converting raw ideas into products that exceed our Customers’ expectations including rapid concept prototyping, architecting, detailed design, product integration, and the transition to manufacturing.

Join Minelab, part of the Codan group, an ASX listed technology company, and bring the next generation of world-leading products to our market.

What will you be doing?

• The successful applicant will be responsible for mechanical engineering product design and drafting input to Minelab projects.
• As a key member of the team, you must be able to:
• Carry out mechanical design and create specifications for projects.
• Generate conceptual design sketches, 3D CAD data and 2D drawings to communicate design intent to stakeholders.
• Research, evaluate and select appropriate materials to use in the development of products and assembly processes.
• Conduct verification and validation testing to ensure performance meets specifications.
• Contribute to a collaborative mechanical development team and a broader project / product development team.

What makes a successful Mechanical Design Engineer?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering. (Extensive experience in product design may also be considered).
• Experience working in a similar role (preferably within automotive, manufacturing, industrial, electronic, defence or similar).
• Experience with 3D modelling and drafting of components and assemblies (Solidworks preferable).
• Previous experience with design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).
• Experience designing mechanical equipment around electronic equipment used in harsh environments would be beneficial.
• Knowledge and experience within plastic component design (injection moulded, extrusion and vacuum formed) and material selection. Composites experience desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of metal component design (extrusions, die-castings, machined, sheet metal forming and metal fabrication) would be beneficial.
• Experience in validation and verification testing.
• Experience in developing requirements and specifications.
• Experience working with suppliers, sub-contractors and injection moulding toolmakers (desirable).

Benefits and Culture:

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged.  We are looking for someone with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do.

Our Head office is located in Mawson Lakes offering a spacious, modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidised café. We also have recreational facilities including a gym, basketball and tennis court, as well as various game tables. Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.

Interested in a career with us?

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