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Senior Engineer Mechanical - Rollingstock

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 28, 2022

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Category
Engineering, Maintenance/Mechanical
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Senior Engineer Mechanical - Rollingstock
Apply now Job ID: 596212
Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Melbourne, Preston
Categories: Engineering (All disciplines)

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Downer has over 100 years' experience delivering total rail asset solutions for its passenger and freight customers. We have an extensive national footprint with approximately 20 sites across Australia.
Position summary
Downer Rail & Transit Systems

Downer Rail & Transit Systems has over 100 years' rail experience providing end-to-end, innovative transport solutions. Downer Rail & Transit Systems (RTS) has the largest rollingstock capability in Australia.

As the leading provider of rollingstock asset management services in Australia, we have expertise in delivering whole-of-life asset management support to our customers. Our capability allows us to offer turnkey solutions for complex projects and spans every project phase, from design and manufacture to through-life-support, condition monitoring and data analytics, to fleet maintenance, operations and comprehensive overhaul of assets.

Current flagship projects in Victoria:
  • Downer has been delivering a five-year program of life extension refurbishment works for more than 400 trams from Melbourne's iconic Yarra Trams fleet since 2018.
  • The Victorian Government ordered 65 High Capacity Metro Trains and will deliver five new trains to service the Melbourne Airport Rail Link. The trains are being delivered with over 60 percent local content and the project has created over 1,100 new jobs including over 100 long-term maintenance jobs. It is being delivered by the Evolution Rail consortium comprising Downer, CRRC Changchun and Plenary.

About the role:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the approval of engineering specifications, engineering reports, mechanical calculations, design layouts, production drawings and cost estimates. The role is responsible for the requirements definition and development of reference designs for new Mechanical systems to be incorporated into a design baseline. The role supports procurement, planning, production, test & commissioning and maintenance. The role also requires development of integration plans for rolling stock and assurance of new systems and operating methodologies

This is a full-time permanent position based in our East Preston Service Delivery Centre, East Preston, Victoria.

Key accountabilities:
  • Complete design and analysis of rail vehicle components and systems
  • Conduct design process reviews
  • Ensure all designs comply with contractual requirements, specifications and standards
  • Liaise with planners and assist in the development of Project Design Schedules
  • Review suppliers design and work with them to ensure product supplied meets specification requirements
  • Undertake preparation of engineering test procedures and test activities
  • Ensure that designs are optimised to minimise overall cost and assess product cost in relation to project budgets during the design process
  • Diagnose and correct failures and design deficiencies in existing rolling stock
  • Provide technical direction to product service and support personnel.

Desired Experience:
  • Degree qualifications - Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering
  • 5 - 10 years plus relevant experience in rollingstock design
  • 3D CAD system experience
  • Interiors Standards including AS1428 and DSAPT
  • Engineering design and change management processes
  • Problem solving procedures and methods
  • Rollingstock design and operations
  • Systems Engineering experience
  • Safety Assurance experience.

What we offer:
  • The opportunity to work within an energetic, highly skilled team
  • The ability to work on key rollingstock projects with an industry leader
  • Permanent full-time position with excellent career progression opportunities
  • Competitive remuneration, with on-going training and support
  • Employee benefits and wellness program
  • An opportunity to make an impact with a growing and forward-thinking company
  • A strong commitment to Zero Harm environment for all our employees and visitors
  • An opportunity to work with an ASX Listed Company.

To apply for this opportunity please click the APPLY NOW button.

For more information about this position please contact Rachel Jones - Talent & Sourcing Business Partner - rachel.jones3@downergroup.com .

Please note

Applications will not be accepted via email, please apply via the link.

Employment with Downer is subject to a Pre-Employment Medical, and on-going drug and alcohol screening.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity.

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies.

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