Mechanical Design Engineer

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Codan Communications is a global technology company that develops robust technology solutions to solve customers’ communications, safety, security, and productivity problems in some of the harshest environments around the world.

With over 60 years in the business and customers in over 150 countries, Codan Communications has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, producing innovative and industry-leading technology solutions.

We provide tactical communications solutions that enable our customers to be connected, delivering our capability worldwide for the military, defence, humanitarian, peacekeeping, commercial, security and public safety markets.

About the role

Reporting to the Hardware Design Manger the role of Mechanical Design Engineer will be a key member of our team and is responsible for delivering mechanical engineering product design and drafting support to our operations and project environments. This will include technical support for the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to product introduction and process and product improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Liaise with stakeholders to determine design parameters.
• Desing of conceptual sketches, 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of mechanical housings and fixtures.
• Ensure designs are made with a particular focus on customer usability, functionality, manufacturability, and assembly (DFMA).
• Research, evaluate and select appropriate materials to use in the development of products and assembly processes.
• Organise the build, verification testing and evaluation of prototypes.
• Assist and guide the development of manufacturing equipment.
• Life-cycle management of mechanical designs

About You

This engaging opportunity will align with an experienced Mechanical Engineer that is looking to develop their existing technical skills within our team based in Mawson Lakes. To be successful in your application you will have demonstrated experience in delivering complex mechanical engineering activities within an operational and cross functional project environment. You should be degree qualified in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or another related field. Ideally you will have experience with 3D modelling with exposure to both plastic and metal fabrication techniques. Exposure to SolidWorks would be highly advantageous.

If you have the core skills and attributes for this role, then we will provide additional training, support, and development to ensure that you continue to grow your professional career within a market leading organisation.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do.

Our Head office is located in Mawson Lakes offering a spacious, modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidised café. We also have recreational facilities including a gym, basketball and tennis court, as well as various game tables. Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.

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