Senior Design & Tooling Engineer

About Us 

Matrix Composites & Engineering proudly owns Australia's largest composite manufacturing facility in Henderson, WA, where we specialise in the design, engineering, and manufacture of composite and advanced material technology solutions to industries including Oil & Gas, Mining & Defence. Matrix's portfolio includes an industrial coatings division (MCT) to extend its service and product offerings with a focus on protective and anti-corrosive coatings.

Matrix's state of the art facility in Henderson, WA, is a world-class manufacturing plant that services its clientele through offices and agents in key locations around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Design & Tooling Engineer to join our team based in Henderson.

In this role, you will provide engineering support and expertise across Sales, Global Product Specialists, Tooling, Production, and the Management Team - combining core design engineering with tooling design responsibility across the full product range.

This is a senior, technically hands-on role. You'll turn research ideas into technical plans using Solidworks, CAD/CAE, and FEA, test and validate new prototypes through to Factory Acceptance Testing, and improve existing product ranges - while also owning the full lifecycle of buoyancy and roto moulding tooling, from design and commissioning through to maintenance and decommissioning. You'll work closely with external fabrication and machining providers to ensure quality outcomes, and mentor and develop Mechanical Designers as part of the team.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Use mathematical and computer modelling to assess whether new developments and innovations would work and be cost effective
• In conjunction with Product Specialists, turn research ideas into technical plans using CAD/CAE software
• Compose and conduct testing on new prototypes, including Pre-Qualification Testing and Factory Acceptance Testing
• Develop and mentor Mechanical Designers
• Provide tooling design support across the full lifecycle of tooling (e.g. buoyancy and roto moulding tooling), from design and commissioning through to maintenance and decommissioning
• Collaborate with external fabrication and machining providers to ensure quality tooling design and manufacturing outcomes
• Assist with the assessment and selection of suitable tooling design and manufacturing approaches
• Ensure design and detail is in accordance with applicable Standards, good engineering practice, and AS 1100
• Identify potential safety or quality issues and work with personnel to eliminate or control risks

About You

To play a part in our continued expansion and success, we are seeking an experienced engineer with a strong background in design engineering and tooling within a manufacturing environment. You'll bring strong technical modelling skills and enjoy working across design, production, and external suppliers to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will have:

• A minimum degree qualification in Mechanical, Structural, or Mechatronic Engineering
• A minimum of 8 years' experience
• Experience with Solidworks
• Experience with mould tooling design (e.g. buoyancy and roto moulding tooling) within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with FEA
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, fluent in English
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organisational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of applicable standards

Experience with the design of elastomeric or subsea components, and MathCAD, will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

Aside from offering competitive remuneration and a great work/life balance, Matrix provides the following employee benefits:

• Continued Professional Development
• Paid Mental Health Days
• Flexible Work Options
• Paid Parental Leave scheme
• Novated Car Leasing
• Recognition of Service
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Social Events
• Exceptional Performance and Innovation Awards
• Corporate Discounted Health Insurance
• Free Secure Parking

Please visit our website www.matrixengineered.com to learn more about the company.

Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early.   

All new employees are subject to a Pre-Employment Medical and National Police Clearance Check.

This position is available only to permanent Australian residents, or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. 

Matrix is an equal opportunities employer, and we support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from a broad sector of the community, and with different cultural backgrounds, are always encouraged to apply.