QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Engineering Services division, based in Adelaide.

As a Senior Mechanical Designer, your duties will include, but not limited to;

• Elicit design requirements from stakeholders, contributing suggestions and constraints from a mechanical perspective
• Develop novel mechanical designs in support of research activities occurring within a broad range of domains including aerospace, maritime and land
• Apply knowledge of mechanical design principles including material selection, assembly tolerance, limits and fits, and understanding of fabrication techniques/capabilities
• Utilise CAD to develop 3D models and develop technical drawings complying with AS1100 in order to enable manufacture of mechanical systems
• Consider Safety in Design during the development and modification of equipment
  Identify and apply Australian or relevant Industry standards during the development of designs
• Work within an established quality management system
• Establish and maintain constructive relationships with customers
• Participate in testing and verification activities to ensure equipment developed is fit-for-purpose
  

To be successful in the role of Senior Mechanical Designer, you will need to bring with you;

• Demonstrated experience in Mechanical Design or relatable role
• Experience working within a defence environment
• Preferred program/language skillset - Siemen's NX
• Be a self-motivator with the ability to work under limited supervision to achieve directed project/capability outcomes
• Possess strong communication skills with a focus on stakeholder engagement and management

Applicants MUST hold a Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance which will be upgraded to an NV1.

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional development allowance
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.