About Marand Precision Engineering

Take your career to new heights with Marand! Marand is a leading Australian engineering and manufacturing company that designs and builds complex equipment, tooling, and bespoke products for top-tier clients including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, BAE Systems, BHP, Rio Tinto, and Carbon Revolution.

We offer complete manufacturing solutions, from project management and design to installation, commissioning, ongoing support, and spare parts. Our team is known for successfully delivering complex technology transfers and supporting major defence and industrial programs both locally and internationally.

Marand is part of the ASDAM Group and is a leading sovereign defence, advanced manufacturing and sustainment company. It provides end-to-end capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sustainment. ASDAM includes Marand, TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering, Levett Engineering and Quickstep.

Join Marand and be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and your career growth — all while working on exciting projects that make a real impact.

Your new role:

We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team and play a key role in delivering innovative automation and mechanical solutions from concept through to commissioning.

Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations and customers, you’ll turn ideas into practical, cost-effective designs that can be manufactured, installed and delivered to a high standard.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing creative mechanical concepts and engineering solutions to meet customer requirements
• Taking ownership of designs from concept through to detailed design and manufacture
• Creating 3D CAD models, manufacturing and assembly drawings and parts lists
• Working closely with manufacturing and operations to ensure designs are practical and delivered smoothly
• Applying Safety in Design, engineering standards and quality processes
• Supporting installation, commissioning, customer buy-off and site activities
• Working with suppliers and purchasing teams to achieve cost-effective solutions
• Preparing concept, quotation and engineering documentation
• Providing ongoing technical support throughout the equipment lifecycle
• Working collaboratively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to solve problems and deliver the right solutio

 What you’ll bring

• A formal qualification in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronic Engineering or similar, or significant relevant design/manufacturing experience
• Strong experience with Inventor, SolidWorks or a similar CAD platform
• Experience in mechanical and automation engineering – heavy industry experience is highly regarded
• A strong understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automation systems
• Good understanding of DFM (design for manufacture) and material selection
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a creative, practical and detail-focused approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work confidently with customers and internal teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative approachf you enjoy taking a concept from an idea on the screen to a working piece of equipment on the floor, we’d love to hear from you.

Some of the reasons you’ll love working at Marand:

• Join an iconic Australian engineering company. 
• Competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Interesting engineering projects and a fantastic opportunity to grow and explore your career.
• Opportunities for further training and career development 
• Social club, monthly BBQ and fruit and health snacks for staff.
• Annual wellbeing program. 

 Additional Requirements:

Due to the nature of our work and the requirements of our customers, all applicants may be required to hold Australian citizenship and need to meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and/or EAR (Export Administration Regulations) compliance as part of employment eligibility.

Successful applicants may also be required to undergo a current police check, obtain a Commonwealth defence security clearance, and participate in random drug and alcohol screening as part of our commitment to safety and security.

We make employment decisions based on merit, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note that any correspondence in relation to your application will be sent from hr-support@asdam.com.

To find out more about Marand visit https://www.marand.com.au/

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• What is your FULL LEGAL NAME?
• Are you an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or do you have unrestricted work rights in Australia?
• Do you hold citizenship(s) for any other countries? If yes, where? Note: Many defence roles in Australia require Australian citizenship due to government contract restrictions and export control laws.
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Have you previously been employed by one of the ASDAM Group of companies - TAE Aerospace, Quickstep Holdings, Marand Precision Engineering, Rosebank Engineering, Levett Engineering?
• To meet Australian Government security clearance requirements, we are required to collect information relevant to your country of birth. Please confirm your country of birth. Note: This information is collected solely for the purpose of determining your eligibility for Australian Government security clearances, in line with AGSVA requirements. All personal information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and relevant Commonwealth guidelines.
• Do you currently hold or have you previously an AGSVA (Australian Government Security Vetting Agency) clearance?
• Do you consent to a background check including employment history, qualifications, police clearance, and reference checks?
• Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence (excluding spent convictions under the relevant laws)?
• ASDAM values the contributions of current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and their families. Please let us know if you or your family members have a connection to the ADF. Are you currently serving or a member of a Defence family? (for example, are you a child, partner, or sibling of someone who has previously served in the Defence Force)
• Are you a Veteran, Veteran Spouse/Family Member or Reservist?
• Please confirm your salary expectations for this role?
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