Lead Mechanical Engineer | Precision Systems | Canberra | Australian Citizenship
A well-established Australian advanced technology company is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to head up the technical direction of a small, high-calibre engineering team based in Canberra. This is a senior leadership position designed to bring deep analytical rigour, technical authority, and mentorship into a growing team, working end-to-end on complex, precision-critical hardware.
What you'll do
Act as technical authority for mechanical design across the team, reviewing and guiding others' work
Own mechanical design end-to-end, from first concept through analysis, build, and commissioning
Work hands-on across precision mechanical systems, including structural, thermal, and vibration analysis
Liaise directly with manufacturers and be involved in the full delivery lifecycle
Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, building their confidence and analytical capability
Bring rigour to design and analysis processes, reinforcing positive engineering practice across the wider team
What we're looking for




12+ years' experience as a Mechanical Engineer, including technical leadership or mentoring of engineering teams
Strong analytical foundation, comfortable with tolerancing, structural/thermal/vibration analysis as a natural part of design, not an afterthought
Background in precision mechanics, robotics, or mechatronics
Proficiency with SolidWorks and FEA tools (ANSYS or equivalent)
Australian citizenship required
Highly regarded
Experience in optomechanical design, mounting or housing optical elements (lenses, mirrors, laser systems)
Exposure to composites
Familiarity with specialised FEA-to-optical design workflows
SigFit experience is highly desirable
CPEng or eligibility for Chartered status
What's on offer
Excellent remuneration dependent on experience
Full-time on-site role in Canberra
Relocation package where required
Security clearance not required upfront, sponsored post-start if needed
Genuine technical leadership scope and mentorship in a small, tight-knit team
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📌 Lead Mechanical Engineer - Precision Systems (Canberra)
🏢 ProFound People
📍 Canberra