At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design and analysis of mechanical systems using CAD and FEA.
- Company: Proudly Australian, family-owned transport engineering firm with over 10 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to mentor junior engineers.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on integrity, precision, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in transport engineering while shaping the future of the industry.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
- Senior Mechanical Engineer - CAD/FEA - Transport / Heavy Vehicles
- About ECA Transport Engineers
ECA Transport Engineers is a proudly Australian, family-owned business specialising in innovative, compliant transport engineering solutions.
With more than 10 years in the sector, we work with a diverse client base; government agencies, national truck dealerships, body builders, large corporate fleets and small businesses both locally and internationally.
Our expertise spans NHVR and AVE certification, PBS certification, risk assessment, expert witness services and engineering design.
We're experiencing significant growth and helping shape the future of transport engineering in Australia.
We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, precision, collaboration and continuous improvement.
About the role
We're seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Transport Engineering team in Melbourne.
This is a senior, hands-on role where you'll take technical ownership of complex design work, act as a key point of contact for clients, and help develop our junior and graduate engineers.
It's an excellent opportunity to step into a role with real influence in a growing firm with a clear pathway toward leadership responsibilities.
What you'll do
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Technical leadership : Lead the design, development and analysis of mechanical components and systems using CAD and FEA, setting the technical direction on your projects.
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Certification ownership
Prepare, review and sign off technical documentation and analysis.
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Expert input : Provide senior technical analysis, including support for expert witness engagements.
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Mentoring : Develop and review the work of junior and graduate engineers, building team capability.
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Client engagement : Act as a trusted technical contact for clients across government, dealerships and fleets.
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Quality : Uphold and improve our quality assurance processes and engineering standards.
- What you'll bring
- - A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- - Substantial post-graduate experience (typically 4+ years) in mechanical, automotive, heavy vehicle or transport engineering.
- - Advanced proficiency in CAD (Auto CAD, Inventor) and FEA (Inventor Nastran).
- - Chartered status (CPEng) and/or NER / engineer registration.
- - Demonstrated ability to mentor, review and lead other engineers.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer in Melbourne employer: ECA Transport Engineers
ECA Transport Engineers is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where integrity and continuous improvement are at the forefront. Located in Melbourne, this family-owned business offers significant growth opportunities for employees, particularly in leadership roles, while providing a supportive environment for mentoring junior engineers. With a diverse client base and a commitment to shaping the future of transport engineering in Australia, ECA is dedicated to ensuring meaningful and rewarding employment for its team members.
