Our client is an ASX listed designer / manufacturer of automotive parts with operations across Australia. Driven by business growth, multiple permanent opportunities for mechanical project engineers have become available based out of their product development and manufacturing facility in Melbourne's South East.

In these roles, working as part of the team, you will be expected to:
o Design and develop new products to meet required standards, meeting
customer specific requirements and budget expectations.
o Coordinate with production engineering for jigs, production processes and pilot runs to ensure a flawless launch.
o Contribute to PPAP documentation accurately.
o Ensure products are manufacturable and meet performance and timing targets.
o Ensure that product designs are in line with costing targets to ensure that gross margin targets are achieved
o Develop a culture of customer service both internally and externally and ensure
effective communication with cross-functional and cross-entity stakeholders.
o Coordinate with project managers to achieve on-time delivery at target
manufactured cost.
o Manage relationships with senior engineering staff and business functional
leaders.
o Stay informed about customer and product strategic directions.

So, if you are:
• A professional engineer with around 5 years post graduate experience in the design of mechanically loaded/safety products most likely in automotive chassis product development roles
• Familiar with basic metal fabricating processes and plastic/rubber moulding
technologies.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD modelling and drawing creation.
• Proficient in creating and interpreting engineering documentation, including PPAP
• Focused on a high customer service ethic, with a strong ability to communicate
• An engineer that thrives in a fast-paced environment

So, if you want to be part of a vibrant company showing how manufacturing can thrive in Australia, and if your values are consistent with those of my client: "People are at the heart of all we do, True to who we are , We give our all", this could be the role you are looking for.

Please note there are multiple permanent positions for both mechanical and senior mechanical project engineers. A salary of up to $120k plus super is on offer depending on experience, but this could be negotiable if you're a superstar.

We request that candidates have full Australian working rights.

Please submit your resume in MS Word format.