Job Description

Tiger Spider is a specialist transport engineering consultancy focused on heavy commercial and high productivity freight vehicles.

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We work with transport operators, equipment suppliers, regulators and road managers to deliver safer, more productive and more sustainable vehicle technologies.

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Job Title

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Graduate Mechanical Engineer

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Summary

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Heavy Vehicle Performance Engineering, Multi-Body Dynamics, Vehicle Simulation

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About the Role

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This role sits at the intersection of heavy vehicle engineering, multi-body dynamics and software development.

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You will work on real-world transport problems using advanced vehicle simulation, performance assessment and field testing. This is not a narrow drafting or compliance role — you will be exposed to analysis, modelling, testing and technical communication from day one.

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We are seeking an engineer who is curious, technically strong and motivated to contribute within a cooperative and high-performing team.

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Responsibilities

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Completing performance assessments of vehicle designs using computer simulation

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Contribute to the development of 3D engineering software

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Perform route assessments and safety analyses

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Participate in field testing (braking, structural, noise, stability and road space)

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Prepare technical documentation and engineering drawings

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Undertake structural analysis using simulation tools

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Support quality assurance processes, including software QA

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Prepare technical reports for clients and regulators

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Requirements

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Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

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Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Ability to work collaboratively in a technical team

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Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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Full Australian work rights

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Highly Desirable

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1–2 years' relevant engineering experience

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Exposure to the heavy vehicle or transport industry

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Knowledge of Australian Design Rules and heavy vehicle standards

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Experience with MBD and/or FEA

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SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD experience

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MATLAB or LabVIEW exposure

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Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies

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Engineers Australia membership

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You will gain exposure to:

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Advanced vehicle simulation

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Real-world performance testing

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Regulatory engineering

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We value well-rounded professionals who balance technical excellence with broader interests and initiative.

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📌 Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Tiger Spider
📍 Victoria