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The Design Engineer is responsible for the design of systems, subsystems and components of military vehicles and equipment over the product life cycle. The Design Engineer is an integral part of the

Engineering Capability Matrix and will conduct work within cross functional project specific teams.

As a Design Engineer, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• Conceive and select concepts in response to Requirements using a range of tools and methods including weighted Trade Off Studies, FMECA etc.;
• Realise selected concepts into documented prototype designs using integrated PDM/CAD (AGILE/TEAMCENTER/NX/E3);
• Support manufacture and verification of prototypes and incorporate test results as appropriate;
• Develop, release and maintain production documentation;
• Participate in formal and informal Design Reviews;
• Provide problem solving and continuous improvement support to Production and Through Life
• Support; and
• Fulfil other duties and responsibilities that may be required as determined with your manager from time to time.

About your new team

We are delivering several Major programs whilst developing new products across our tactical and logistic product ranges. We have immediate vacancies available for experienced mechanical design engineers to be based at either, MILVEHCOE (Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence) in Redbank, Brisbane or our Melbourne office.

Find Your Why at Rheinmetall

Our values of Safety, Partnership, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT) supports our team members to create a workplace environment where our employees value each other, live up to their promises, communicate openly and work safely every day.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering that is recognised by The Institute of Engineers Australia;
• 3 - 12 years' experience;
• Have excellent written English communication skills using automotive engineering terminology;
• Ability to travel internationally and interstate, when required; and
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

What we offer you

• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help reduce cost of living;
• Complimentary onsite gym with end-of trip facilities;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Flexible working practices;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
• We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

Our inclusive culture

Rheinmetall fosters a culture of equality, fairness, diversity and inclusion for all our employees and provides a safe and secure work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and supported to bring their unique self to work every day.

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via our Work180 profile at work180.com/rheinmetall

To learn more about life at Rheinmetall, please visit: www.rheinmetall.com/career-au

Next steps

Apply now!

Preferred candidates will be required to complete background checks including pre-employment verifications and national police checks.

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Further information regarding clearance is available at: https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

Applications close: 13th of July 2023

Please note that we will not be accepting any recruitment agency applications for this role.

Questions

For further information about this opportunity, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au and quote REF#AU01467.