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Design Engineer Mechanical LYNX
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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
Are you looking for a new job that gives you excellent future prospects? Then you will find the Rheinmetall Group to be an attractive employer. When you work for us, you have more than a job. With your skills and ideas, you have the opportunity to make an impact.
SOLUTIONS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
Megatrends such as urbanization, climate change, and the increasing level of risk around the world are making the desire for mobility and security ever stronger. With our cutting-edge technologies in the automotive and defence sectors, we ensure the mobility and security of modern society.
Join us. Let us work together to devise solutions that turn change into opportunity.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
RDA is presently seeking Mechanical Design Engineers to expand our existing Queensland based tactical vehicle design engineering team. Our work environment if flexible and friendly and the present team members have a broad range of skills, cultural background, gender and experience.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:
Conceive and select concepts in response to Requirements using a range of tools and methods including weighted Trade Off Studies, FMECA etc.;
Realise selected concepts into documented prototype designs using integrated PDM/CAD (AGILE/TEAMCENTER/NX);
Support manufacture and verification of prototypes and incorporate test results as appropriate;
Develop, release and maintain production documentation;
Participate in formal and informal Design Reviews;
Provide problem solving and continuous improvement support to Production and Through Life Support.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Respect, Trust and Transparency. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.
The experience and skillset best suited to this role include:
- Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering that is recognized by the Institute of Engineers Australia
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in military or automotive vehicle design;
- Have excellent written English communication skills using automotive engineering terminology;
- Have significant experience in interpreting complex engineering function and performance specifications, and a capacity to identify existing technical solutions to meet these specifications;
- Successful applicants must currently hold or be eligible to gain the appropriate Australian Security Clearance;
- Ability to travel interstate and international when required.
Additional it would be advantageous to have
- Experience working in a low volume engineered product environment (preferably with Siemens NX);
- Experience with armoured vehicle systems - mobility, weapons, protection, and mission.
- Experience with Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA);
- Experience working within an ISO9001 framework;
- Have significant experience in interpreting complex engineering function and performance specifications, and a capacity to identify existing technical solutions to meet these specifications;
At Rheinmetall, your strengths and experience are worth something. We also highly value diversity and equal opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Attractive Remuneration package, salary sacrificing & novated leases.
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community.
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations.
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships.
- Opportunity for career development and further training.
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their immediate families overall wellbeing.
WHO WE ARE
Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall Group, a global Defence and Automotive technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Wepon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.
Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
Veterans are always encouraged to apply for roles at Rheinmetall where they can bring select skills and expertise to the delivery of products and services for our customer. Recognising these unique attributes, the Company has established a Veterans Employment Program that trains and supports veterans transitioning from the armed forces and seeking future employment in the commercial sector.
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