Job Description
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Prototyping & Manufacturing
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neo-bionica is a pioneering product development and contract manufacturing company specialising in neurotechnology, headquartered in Fitzroy, Australia. Our mission is to partner in developing cutting-edge medical devices that improve the quality of life for individuals with neurological conditions. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and transforming healthcare through advanced technology.
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About the role
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This is a full-time, on-site role for a Lead Mechanical Engineer - Prototyping & Manufacturing that leads mechanical engineering across prototyping, fabrication, and cleanroom manufacturing within a medical device CDMO, including implantable devices. This role combines hands-on engineering with supervision of technical staff and delivery of projects in a regulated environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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Produce engineering outputs including design documentation, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials
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Contribute to risk management activities, including dFMEA and pFMEA
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Design and develop prototypes, fixtures, tooling, and test equipment
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Maintain documentation and support design control, verification, and validation
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Support design transfer from prototype to controlled manufacturing
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Make and justify technical decisions and trade-offs within assigned work packages
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Plan engineering activities,



manage technical timelines, and report progress to project managers and clients
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Oversee workshop, development lab, and cleanroom operations, including equipment maintenance and calibration
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Supervise fabrication and cleanroom technicians; allocate work across projects
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About you
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Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
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10+ years' experience, including prototyping and/or low-volume manufacturing
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Experience in a regulated environment (medical device preferred)
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Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks)
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Hands-on workshop fabrication experience (CNC milling, fixturing, etc.)
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Experience supervising technical staff
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Strong mechanical design and hands-on problem-solving
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Effective leadership of technical staff
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Explicit communication with clients and cross-functional teams
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Balanced judgement across engineering, quality, and commercial considerations
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About us
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neo-bionica is a pioneering product development and contract manufacturing company specialising in neurotechnology, headquartered in Fitzroy, Australia. Our mission is to partner in developing cutting-edge medical devices that improve the quality of life for individuals with neurological conditions. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and transforming healthcare through advanced technology.

📌 Lead Mechanical Engineer - Prototyping & Manufacturing (Victoria)
🏢 NEO-BIONICA
📍 Victoria