Job Description
Lead Mechanical Engineer | Precision Systems | Canberra | Australian Citizenship
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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.
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What you'll do
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Act as technical authority for mechanical design across the team, reviewing and guiding others' work
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Own mechanical design end-to-end, from first concept through analysis, build, and commissioning
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Work hands-on across precision mechanical systems, including structural, thermal, and vibration analysis
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Liaise directly with manufacturers and be involved in the full delivery lifecycle
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Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, building their confidence and analytical capability
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Bring rigour to design and analysis processes, reinforcing good engineering practice across the wider team
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What we're looking for
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12+ years' experience as a Mechanical Engineer, including technical leadership or mentoring of engineering teams
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Solid analytical foundation, comfortable with tolerancing,
structural/thermal/vibration
analysis as a natural part of design, not an afterthought
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Background in precision mechanics, robotics, or mechatronics
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Proficiency with SolidWorks and FEA tools (ANSYS or equivalent)
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Australian citizenship required
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Highly regarded
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Experience in optomechanical design, mounting or housing optical elements (lenses, mirrors, laser systems)
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Exposure to composites
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Familiarity with specialised FEA-to-optical design workflows
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SigFit experience is highly desirable
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CPEng or eligibility for Chartered status
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What's on offer
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Excellent remuneration dependent on experience
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Full-time on-site role in Canberra
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Relocation package where required
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Security clearance not required upfront, sponsored post-start if needed
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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