Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Core responsibilities include analysing historical failure data, applying statistical methods to forecast reliability, conducting root‑cause investigations (FTA, FBD, RBD, 5 whys, Fishbone, FMECA, FRACAS, RCM analysis), reviewing maintenance tasks for gaps, benchmarking performance against RAM metrics, documenting findings and communicating results, and developing new maintenance strategies and training programmes. The engineer also seeks new technologies and collaborates across departments to embed reliability into operations.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸failure analysis
• ▸statistical forecasting
• ▸root cause
• ▸maintenance review
• ▸performance benchmarking
• ▸reliability strategy

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and have at least eight years of experience in defence or related industries such as maritime, rail, manufacturing, water, mining or oil & gas. Required skills include reliability engineering, statistical analysis, RCM tools, strong system knowledge, maintenance strategy expertise, and proficiency with MS Office and reliability software (e.g., OPUS, MADe, eLESPro). Desirable experience covers RCM2/RCM3, MIL‑STDs, DEF(AUST) 5691/5692, DOORS, ship systems, and Defence design delivery. Applicants need an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.

Requirements

• ▸mechanical engineering
• ▸8+ years
• ▸reliability
• ▸opus
• ▸rcm2/3
• ▸security clearance

Benefits

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work • Flexible working • Competitive salary (including annual reviews) • Paid parental leave • Income protection • Corporate rewards • Salary packaging/Novated leasing • Employee stock purchase plans • Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance • Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Work Environment

Onsite