Lead Engineer - Automation & Advanced Manufacturing

About the role

Marand Precision Engineering, part of the ASDAM Group, is looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to own the technical delivery of complex engineering projects. The role is the key technical interface with customers, turning their requirements into practical, innovative engineering solutions. It covers mechanical and electrical engineering, automation, pneumatics and hydraulics, and is based in Moorabbin.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of mechanical and electrical engineering solutions for automation and complex industrial applications.
• Translate customer requirements into practical, innovative and robust technical solutions.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, building strong relationships and giving expert engineering guidance.
• Own technical scope, requirements, budget, risk and quality across engineering projects.
• Lead technical discussions and explain complex engineering concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop engineering and design schedules so designs meet customer, statutory and internal requirements.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, project management, manufacturing and other functions.
• Produce and review engineering and technical documentation, and identify ways to improve designs, processes and outcomes.

Required profile

• Formal Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Current professional engineering registration; applicants must be a registered engineer.
• 5+ years' experience in a senior engineering role.
• Proven experience managing complex engineering projects and working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to take ownership from concept to delivery.

Required skills

• Strong experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
• Experience with dynamic, complex systems in industrial or automated environments.

What we offer

• Work with leading Australian and international customers on technically challenging projects.
• A collaborative team environment, training, development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits, plus a social club, monthly BBQs, fresh fruit and healthy snacks.
• Annual wellbeing initiatives and programs.
• Exposure to the broader ASDAM Group's defence, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and sustainment capabilities.

Applicants may be required to hold Australian citizenship and meet ITAR and/or EAR compliance, and may need a police check, a Commonwealth defence security clearance and random drug and alcohol screening. Applications are made through the employer's careers site.