Competitive daily rate | Bendigo | Defence Industry | 12-Month Contract

An exciting opportunity exists for a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading Defence organisation supporting the delivery of a major capability program.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in the design, development and integration of complex products and systems throughout the engineering lifecycle.

This position would suit someone with a strong background in mechanical design, product development or engineering design within Defence, aerospace, automotive, rail, heavy industry or other highly regulated engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain mechanical designs, engineering drawings and technical documentation.

- Support design reviews, engineering change processes and configuration management activities.

- Produce and update 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings.

- Work closely with systems, manufacturing, quality and project engineering teams to deliver engineering outcomes.

- Conduct engineering investigations, design analysis and problem-solving activities.

- Ensure designs meet customer, safety, regulatory and compliance requirements.

- Support prototype, testing, verification and validation activities as required.

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and design optimisation activities.

What you’ll need to succeed





- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

- Experience within Defence, aerospace, automotive, rail, manufacturing or another complex engineering setting.

- Strong mechanical design and product development experience.

- Proficiency with CREO and/or CAD software (Solid Works, Inventor, CATIA, NX or similar considered).

- Experience producing engineering drawings and technical documentation.

- Understanding of engineering lifecycles, design reviews and configuration management processes.

- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

- Ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable

- Experience working on Defence programs.

- Understanding of systems engineering principles.

- Exposure to AS9100, ISO9001 or similar quality standards.

- Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

What you’ll get in return

- 12-month contract with extension potential.

- Highly attractive daily rates.

- Opportunity to work on a major Defence capability program.

- Bendigo-based role with flexible work arrangements.

- Collaborative engineering environment with cutting-edge technology and complex projects.

- Career-enhancing opportunity supporting nationally significant Defence outcomes.

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📌 Mechanical Engineer Bendigo (Australia)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Australia