Mechanical Design Engineer

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Work Location: Dawson Rd., Perth Airport

Roster: Monday to Friday

Key accountabilities will include:

• Produce project intent, design change control, and testing validation documentation in compliance with ISO9001 standards for your projects
• Produce and maintain technical and engineering drawings using 3D CAD (Inventor experience desirable)
• Perform extensive calculations and CFD analysis to analyse three phase flow phenomena and thermal properties in order to improve and qualify designs
• Lead the design on multiple mechanical projects in line with the engineering specifications developed as part of an integrated engineering team
• Uses finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to support design and optimization work
• Designs and operates (or outsources) laboratory experiments to inform and validate FEA and CFD models
• Build and maintain tools for data analysis
• Manage and coordinate designs with the relevant engineering teams to support discrete projects from inception to prototyping and testing
• Work cohesively with the design and engineering team to ensure designs are in line with requirements
• Develop smart designs for fabrication and automated assembly
• Develop scope documents when external engineering or fabrication works are required
• Support the assembly and testing of your designs in a shop prototype testing setting
• Management of drawings via Vault as well as tracking prototype costs via a detailed BOM liaising with materials and supply chain experts as required

Qualifications and skills required:

• BSc/MS: 5+ years of industry experience OR PhD: 0-3 years of experience in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related
• Autodesk Inventor experience desirable
• At least 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, prototyping and manufacturing
• At least 5+ years experience in CFD essential (Openfoam / Ansys desirable)
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles and practices - Form, fit, tolerance stack analysis, GD&T, drafting standards, FEA, CFD, design for assembly, design for manufacturing, etc.
• Experience with CAM software, rapid prototyping, Python, heat exchangers / fuel cells an asset
• Demonstrated experience using 3D design software for creating detailed designs in multi part assemblies as well as preparation of fabrication drawings
• Self-motivated self-starter who has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment when provided with high level targets and design parameters
• Excellent first principles understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics with relevant experience
• Experience in developing numerical models and experimental characterization of thermal/fluid systems and heat exchangers
• An innovative but methodical thinker who is outcome driven and adaptable to changing scopes

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people’s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified