Mechanical Engineer· North Melbourne VIC · Full time · Hybrid (2 days from home) · $90,000 - $100,000 per year
About the opportunity
DTCo is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our North Melbourne team.
Our clients need more engineering capacity to support long-term projects across defence, food processing, manufacturing and healthcare.
You'll take work from concept through detailed design to production release, delivering on time, on budget and to the standards our clients and regulators expect.
One project might be defence equipment, the next a food-grade processing line, production machinery or a medical device.
About DTCo
The Design Technology Company (DTCo) is a Melbourne-based mechanical engineering and design consultancy.
We bring order to complexity, helping clients take ideas from early concept through to manufacture.
We work with defence primes, manufacturers, food producers and healthcare companies, so no two projects are the same.
Your responsibilities will include
Mechanical design and development of components, assemblies and systems, from concept to production release
Interpreting client scope correctly and applying the relevant engineering requirements, specifications and standards to each design
Engineering analysis, including design calculations, tolerance stack-ups, material selection and FEA where required
Ensuring designs comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, Australian Standards and client specifications
Producing and checking 3D models, drawings and technical documentation, and maintaining design records and change history




Guiding our drafting team and reviewing drawings for accuracy before release
Working with clients, suppliers and manufacturers to resolve design and production issues
Tracking your tasks against project schedules and flagging risks early
Baseline requirements
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or Mechatronics)
2 to 5 years' post-graduate experience in a mechanical design or design engineering role
Proficiency in well-structured, complex 3D CAD modelling in Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or similar, plus AutoCAD
A solid understanding of manufacturing methods (fabrication, machining, sheet metal) and design for manufacture
Working knowledge of AS **** drawing standards and GD&T;
A strong ability to write technical documents and specifications for mechanical components, assemblies and systems, and communicate them clearly
Australian citizenship and eligibility for Baseline security clearance
Highly advantageous skills
Experience on defence, food-grade or medical device projects
FEA or other engineering analysis tools
Configurations or Model States in CAD
Electrical routing in CAD
PDM or PLM systems
Other CAD software such as MicroStation, ShipConstructor or NX
Cloud tools such as OneDrive,



and project management tools such as Planner or Trello
A current Australian Government security clearance
Personal attributes
Bringing these to the table will set you apart:
Excellent communication:essential for remote collaboration and our culture of knowledge sharing
Problem solver and reporter:you solve challenges, then share your insights and solutions with the team
Team player:you collaborate well and draw on the expertise of the wider team
Energy:your enthusiasm is infectious and drives positive outcomes
Why join DTCo?
We run a tight ship but a social one.
We take pride in the team we continue to build, the problems we solve and the way we present ourselves.
Hybrid work: 3 days in our North Melbourne office, 2 days from home
Adaptable start and finish times (within reason)
Real variety across defence, food, manufacturing and healthcare
Exposure to the latest technologies, software and workflows
A thriving, growing business with a steady pipeline of work
Room to grow for self-starters who seize opportunities, think critically and go beyond the obvious
At DTCo we're committed to a safe and inclusive workplace.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all backgrounds, ages, genders and abilities.
Veterans are also encouraged to apply.
Compliance
To comply with AS ****:**** Workforce Screening, all applicants employed by DTCo will be screened and must provide relevant documentation before final appointment.
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