Senior Mechanical Engineer

Reporting into the Technical Engineering Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will join our team on a full-time permanent basis at our Parts Distribution Centre in South Guildford, WA.

This role involves overseeing projects, leading and managing complex designs, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring workplace safety.

Roster: Monday - Friday, 8.5 hours/day (including meal break)

What You'll Do:

• Oversee projects, lead and manage complex designs
• Mentor junior engineers and approve safety-critical modifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues raised by customers and stakeholders
• Make decisions on standards, suggest improvements, and lead complex projects

Skills & Experience:

• Possess a Mechanical Engineering degree and significant professional experience in engineering roles within industries such as automotive, mining, oil and gas, or manufacturing
• Demonstrated track record in leading, mentoring, and managing small teams to successfully deliver projects, designs, or provide manufacturing support
• Hold a Professional Engineer (Stage 1 competency) status with Engineers Australia (EAust), with Chartered Professional Engineer status with EAust being desirable
• Possess experience in mechanical designs for mobile equipment utilising industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Nastran
• Showcase advanced capabilities in undertaking manual calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for design projects
• Exhibit a high level of initiative along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring thorough follow-through on required actions
• Advanced time management, planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet objectives.

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
• Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity. 

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 3862