North Brisbane | 12-Month Contract | Attractive Daily Rate | Extension Potential An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a major Defence organisation supporting complex engineering projects within the Land domain. Based in North Brisbane, this is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension and an attractive daily rate. You'll work alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams on advanced Defence systems and platforms.

The role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will support the design, development, integration and ongoing engineering of complex mechanical systems and equipment.

Key responsibilities may include

Mechanical design and development of components, assemblies and systems

Supporting engineering activities across the full system lifecycle

Producing and reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation

Conducting mechanical analysis, design reviews and technical investigations

Supporting the integration of mechanical systems into complex Defence platforms

Working closely with systems, electrical, manufacturing and other engineering disciplines

Troubleshooting mechanical issues and developing practical engineering solutions

Supporting verification, validation, testing and technical reviews

Ensuring designs meet relevant engineering, safety and Defence requirements

Engaging with internal stakeholders, suppliers and other technical teams

About you To be successful, you will ideally have:





Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Previous experience working as a Mechanical Engineer within Defence, automotive, heavy vehicles, transportation, mining, manufacturing or another complex engineering environment

Experience with mechanical design, integration and technical documentation

Strong understanding of engineering drawings, mechanical systems and manufacturing processes

Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills

Previous Defence or Land systems experience would be highly regarded

Australian Citizenship is essential due to Defence security requirements

What's on offer?

12-month initial contract

Option to extend

Attractive daily rate

North Brisbane location

Opportunity to work on complex Defence Land systems

Long-term Defence project exposure

Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary engineering team

If you're a Mechanical Engineer looking for your next long-term contract chance within the Defence industry, apply today for a confidential discussion.

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