Design Engineer

About the Team

The RDA logistic vehicle and Module team are a group of design engineers, system engineers and Through Life Support Engineers delivering major capabilities and capability upgrades to delivered Rheinmetall logistics and module products for the ADF.

We have an immediate vacancy for an experienced mechanical design engineer to be based at our Southbank Office.

About the Role

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.

The duties of the Design Engineer include, but not limited to:

• Conceive and select concepts in response to Requirements using a range of tools and methods including weighted Trade Off Studies, DFMEA etc.;
• Realise selected concepts into documented prototype designs using integrated PDM/CAD (TEAMCENTER/CATIA);
• 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.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

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 to 12 years’ experience;
• Have excellent written English communication skills using automotive engineering terminology;
• Experience working in a low volume engineered product environment (preferably with CATIA);
• Experience with DFMEA and FEA;
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).
• Ability to travel interstate and/or internationally when required.

• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 25/03/2024