Tiger Spider is a specialist transport engineering consultancy focused on heavy commercial and high productivity freight vehicles.We work with transport operators, equipment suppliers, regulators and road managers to deliver safer, more productive and sustainable vehicle technologies across Australia.Job TitleSenior Mechanical EngineerSummaryHeavy Vehicle Performance Engineering | Multi-Body Dynamics | Vehicle Simulation | ADR & Import Compliance | FEA | Field TestingAbout the roleWe are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer (5+ years) to take ownership of complex heavy vehicle performance and compliance projects.This is a senior technical role within a specialist consultancy.
You will lead simulation and analysis work, engage directly with clients and regulators, contribute to ADR and import approval processes, and mentor junior engineers.You will be expected to exercise independent engineering judgement and deliver high-quality outcomes across modelling, testing and regulatory documentation.ResponsibilitiesLead performance assessments of heavy vehicle designs using simulation toolsDeliver route assessment and regulatory engineering projectsParticipate in and oversee field testing programs (braking, structural, noise,



dynamic stability)Conduct structural analysis of vehicle chassis and components (FEA)Prepare and review technical reports for clients and regulatorsContribute to ADR compliance and vehicle import approval processesSupport and mentor graduate engineersMaintain and improve quality assurance processesContribute to internal software and tool development where appropriateRequirementsDegree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)Minimum 5 years' relevant engineering experienceDemonstrated ability to deliver engineering projects independentlyStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilityExcellent report writing and technical communication skillsExperience engaging with clients or external stakeholdersFull Australian work rightsHighly DesirableExperience within heavy vehicle or transport engineeringKnowledge of Australian Design Rules and heavy vehicle standardsMulti-body dynamics and/or FEA experienceField testing experienceChartered status or working toward CharteredSpecialist consultancy with solid technical depthDirect engagement with industry and regulatorsHybrid flexibilityHigh-performance, capable teamOpportunity to lead meaningful engineering projectsBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Mechanical Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Tiger Spider
📍 Victoria