Job Description

We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.

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The Mechanical Engineering Lead provides technical leadership, engineering governance, and people leadership across the mechanical engineering function. He/she is responsible for leading a team of engineers while serving as the principal technical authority for the design, development, verification, and delivery of complex opto-mechanical and electro-optical systems and products.

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With 12+ years of industry experience, the Mechanical Engineering Lead drives engineering excellence, oversees the delivery of high-quality technical solutions, and ensures projects are executed in accordance with technical, commercial, quality, and schedule requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

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Technical Leadership

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- Act as the senior technical authority for mechanical design and engineering activities.
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- Lead the development of complex opto-mechanical and electro-optical systems, assemblies, and products from concept through production and lifecycle support.
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- Establish and maintain engineering standards, design practices, and technical governance processes.
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- Review, approve, and provide oversight of engineering designs, calculations, analyses, and technical documentation.
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- Lead technical decision-making, risk assessments, and trade studies to ensure optimal engineering outcomes.
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- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
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- Drive engineering innovation and adoption of best-practice design methodologies.
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Mechanical Design Expertise

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- Provide expert guidance on mechanical design, product development, materials selection, manufacturing processes, and system integration.
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- Lead design reviews and ensure design solutions are robust, reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
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- Oversee engineering analyses including structural, thermal, fatigue, vibration, and finite element assessments.
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- Support resolution of complex technical problems through detailed root cause investigations and corrective actions.
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- Champion Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Cost (DFC), and Design for Reliability principles.
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- Ensure effective management of engineering change and configuration control processes.
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Team Leadership and Management

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- Lead, mentor,



and develop a team of mechanical engineers across varying levels of experience.
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- Set individual and team performance objectives aligned to business and project goals.
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- Conduct performance reviews, development planning, and coaching activities.
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- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance engineering culture.
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- Support recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and capability development initiatives.
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- Allocate engineering resources to ensure effective project execution and workload management.
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- Promote knowledge sharing and continuous professional development across the engineering function.
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Project and Stakeholder Management

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- Provide engineering leadership across multiple concurrent projects.
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- Support project planning, estimation, scheduling, and resource forecasting activities.
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- Collaborate closely with project managers, systems engineers, manufacturing teams, customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
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- Present technical solutions, project status, and engineering recommendations to senior management and customers.
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- Manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies throughout project lifecycles.
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- Ensure engineering activities are delivered within approved scope, budget, and schedule constraints.
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Continuous Improvement

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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.
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- Develop and implement engineering metrics and performance indicators.
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- Identify opportunities to improve product performance, delivery efficiency, and engineering effectiveness.
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- Contribute to strategic planning and long-term engineering capability development.
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Knowledge, Skills And Experience

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Essential Technical Expertise

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- Extensive experience in mechanical design, product development, and engineering delivery.
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- Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or Inventor.
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- Expert knowledge of engineering drawing standards, GD&T;, tolerance analysis, and configuration management.
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- Strong understanding of structural analysis, FEA,



materials engineering, vibration, thermal and integrated opto-mechanical analyses.
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- Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, casting, additive manufacturing, and assembly techniques.
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- Experience developing complex electromechanical or mechanical systems in a regulated engineering environment.
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- Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle management and systems engineering principles.
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Leadership Experience

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- Demonstrated success leading and developing engineering teams.
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- Proven ability to manage technical performance, resource allocation, and project delivery.
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- Experience establishing engineering standards, governance frameworks, and technical review processes.
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- Solid mentoring and coaching capability with a track record of developing engineering talent.
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- Ability to influence technical and business decisions at senior organisational levels.
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Professional Experience

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- Minimum 12 years of mechanical engineering experience within product development, manufacturing, defence, aerospace, mining, automotive, industrial equipment, or related industries.
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- Significant experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and technical teams.
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- Proven experience delivering complex engineering programs from concept through production and sustainment.
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Qualifications

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Essential

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- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent accredited engineering qualification.
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- Eligibility for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or equivalent qualified registration.
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Desirable

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- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent.
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- Postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
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- Formal leadership or project management qualifications.
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Key Success Measures

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- Successful delivery of engineering projects meeting technical, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
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- High-performing engineering team with strong employee engagement and capability growth.
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- Consistent application of engineering best practices and governance standards.
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- Delivery of innovative, robust, and manufacturable design solutions.
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- Effective management of technical risk and engineering performance.
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- Continuous improvement in engineering quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
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