Your new role

Join a leading defence organisation delivering advanced engineering solutions across complex land platforms. Operating within a highly secure environment, this organisation is recognised for developing cutting-edge vehicle and hardware systems that support critical national capability.

This is a unique opportunity for a CAD / Hardware Design Engineer to contribute across the full design lifecycle, combining hands-on 3D CAD expertise with broader hardware engineering and integration exposure.
Develop high-quality 3D CAD models and detailed drawings using Creo ParametricDesign and validate mechanical and electrical components and subsystems for complex vehicle platforms
Produce and maintain engineering documentation in line with standards and regulatory requirements
Conduct tolerance analysis and support design optimisation to ensure manufacturability and performance
Support prototyping, integration, testing, and validation activities
Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated design solutions
Manage CAD data, drawings, and configurations within PLM systems (e.g. Windchill)
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, export controls, and security requirements

What you’ll need to succeed
Degree, diploma,



or equivalent in Engineering or a related discipline
Proven experience in 3D CAD design (Creo Parametric preferred)
Experience in design and manufacturing environments (defence, automotive, or heavy vehicles advantageous)
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, materials, and design principles
Experience with tolerance analysis and design validation
Work on highly secure, nationally significant defence programs
Exposure to advanced engineering and vehicle design technologies
Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
Solid long-term career pathways within the defence sector

What you’ll get in return
Work on highly secure, nationally significant defence programmes
Exposure to advanced engineering and vehicle design technologies
Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering setting
Strong long-term career pathways within the defence sector
Work on highly secure, nationally significant defence programmes
Exposure to advanced engineering and vehicle design technologies
Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
Robust long-term career pathways within the defence sector

Attractive Daily Rates
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📌 Cad / Hardware Design Engineer Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Australia