ROLE – Mechanical Engineering Manager (Aerospace)
SALARY - $150,000 - $160,000 per annum, dependent on experience
TYPE – Permanent
LOCATION – Brisbane, QLD
My client is a specialist, high-tech manufacturer in the Aerospace industry. They are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead their growing Mechanical Design team in the Brisbane area on a permanent basis.
The Mechanical Engineering Manager will ideally have the following attributes:
Strong management experience - training people, managing workloads, completing performance reviews, setting objectives and building high-performance teams
At least 8-10 years of experience in Mechanical Design or Mechanical Engineering
Have a robust background in Structural Design and Engineering across Aerospace, Aviation, Space, Motorsport or a similar industry
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline
Robust experience designing complex mechanical systems and structures
Highly proficient with 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar
Strong knowledge of GD&T;, tolerance analysis, DFM, DFA and engineering best practices
Experience performing hand calculations, FEA, verification, validation,



testing and root cause analysis
Familiar with relevant Aerospace standards and certification requirements
Proven experience delivering products from concept through to manufacture and qualification
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring junior engineers
The Mechanical Engineering Manager role will involve:
Leading the mechanical design and development of aerospace systems and components
Managing a team of Mechanical Engineers, providing technical direction, mentoring and support
Managing engineering workloads, priorities, resources and project deliverables
Producing detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation
Conducting engineering analysis including tolerance studies, FEA and design verification
Managing the full product development lifecycle from concept through to production and qualification
Supporting prototype builds, testing, integration and validation activities
Reviewing and approving engineering drawings, calculations and design changes
Acting as a key technical point of contact for mechanical engineering matters across the wider business
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