Your new company
Working with a talented team, this opportunity will allow you to work closely with stakeholders and various other disciplined teams to provide innovative solutions for their customers. You will gain hands-on exposure working across projects, including design, prototyping, delivery, product performance as well as people management and mentoring within a small business unit. This is a full-time permanent role with attractive remuneration, huge opportunity for career growth and flexible working arrangements. You will be provided with upskilling and training as well as endless career growth opportunities working in a dynamic environment with like-minded engineers.

Your new role
This is a key role that encompasses a high level of technical capability and leadership to progress the technical maturity and commercialisation of products. The Engineering Technical Lead is the primary technical contributor to the Product Team, collaborating with team members to discover the right products and features to build and deliver those products right, in ways that achieve business objectives. It is also expected that this role will provide technical leadership, support and mentoring across programs and teams as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated mechatronic systems
• Support product discovery through prototyping, simulation and digital engineering.
• Develop innovative and practical designs that solve customer problems and meet requirements.
• Oversee the integration of products into defence systems.
• Manage technical tasks and resource allocation to ensure timely and successful product delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate technical, schedule, and budgetary risks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers and technicians.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualifications in relevant field
• Proven experience in leading complex projects related to automated mechatronic systems, preferably in the defence industry.
• In-depth knowledge of mechatronics, robotics, automation, and defence technology applications.
• Strong understanding of defence processes, regulations, and standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in contemporary project management methodologies, including Agile.
• Ability to obtain security clearance as required for defence-related projects.

What you'll get in return
You will be working as part of a top-tier company who are leaders in what they do. You will join a team of leading professionals who are specialists in their area. Joining a company where no day is the same, offering diverse work, hands-on exposure and an inclusive, flexible work environment, this position is not to be missed.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Ali.Kavanagh@hays.com.au, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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