An opportunity is available for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our team based at our facility in Bassendean in a permanent full-time contract.
Support Vehicles Australia are leaders in the design and manufacturing of bespoke heavy equipment, primarily supplying the mining industry.
SVA was established in 2002 and has been supplying a quality product to our customers whilst providing a safe, secure and family-friendly work environment to our employees.
Based in Western Australia, we are a privately owned company of 100+ staff spanning sales, engineering, supply, fabrication and welding, grit-blasting and painting, hydraulics, electrical and fitting functions.
SVA employees enjoy the benefits of ongoing training and support, regular performance reviews, access to shopping discounts and rewards, and regular social interactions by way of BBQs and sundowners to encourage a supported team network.
About the Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will join our engineering team who are responsible for the design and development of SVA products. Your role includes, but is not limited to:
* Providing technical guidance to draftspersons.
* Producing design drawings including required additional information i.e. welding standards, paint standards, tolerances etc., following drawing processes and control procedures.
* Ensuring engineering compliance with Australian Standards, ISO, and legislation.
* Completing finite element analysis (FEA) on structures.
* Generating drawings and calculations of designs.
* Undertaking testing of equipment under development and documenting and reporting findings.
* Performing simple root cause investigation of failed components and generating technical reports.
* Producing CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks + PDM.
* Developing Bills of Materials and Job Packages.
* Checking mechanical designs and detail drawings.
* Conducting Research and Development projects as required.
* Responding to internal engineering requests (Engineering Job Requests – EJRs).
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have recently completed a Mechanical Engineering degree and show a desire to learn about mining equipment, metal fabrication, manufacturing processes, hydraulic systems, and electrical and electronic systems. In addition, we are looking for a candidate with the following skills and knowledge:
* Technical Qualifications – Mechanical Engineering Degree.
* Work experience within a similar industry (desirable).
* Proven proficiency with 3D modelling applications (preferably SolidWorks and AutoCAD).
* Manufacturing experience in heavy fabrication, welding specifications, assembly instructions, and general arrangements details (an advantage).
* Willingness and interest in expanding knowledge about the design of mining equipment and fabrication methods.
* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work with colleagues, suppliers, and other personnel on a daily basis.
* Good organisation, multitasking, and time management skills that deliver effective planning and housekeeping standards.
* Passion for engineering and an analytical mindset.
* Self-motivated.
* Strong commitment to health and safety.
* Computer experience using standard MS Office suite of programs.
Remuneration will be considered with regards to the level of skill and experience of the successful candidate.
Support Vehicles Australia is an equal opportunity employer and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply if you hold the right to work in Australia.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Describe your current working rights in Australia?
* Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol screen?
* What qualification have you completed?
* Do you have previous experience with 3D modelling applications?
* Do you have experience in manufacturing (fabrication/welding)?
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