lead scale-up engineer.

Focus: Scaling Modular Hardware for Carbon Removal

We are excited to be partnering with one of Australia's leading organisations in carbon project development and decarbonisation solutions. Be part of this innovative team pioneering modular and scalable carbon removal technology.

This is a leading technical role in the detailed design, development and build of Direct Air Capture (DAC) prototype, incorporating design-for-scalability, manufacturability and cost reduction from the outset. This is highly hands-on and suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys working at the interface of R&D, manufacturing, suppliers and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading the detailed mechanical design, development and build of DAC prototypes and scaled modules
• Driving manufacturing scale-up, Design-for-Manufacture and Design-for-Assembly (DfM/DfA)
• Managing First-of-a-Kind component development and transition to repeatable manufacturing
• Overseeing prototype construction, commissioning and testing, analysing performance data and refining designs
• Supporting project delivery across design, construction, commissioning and testing stages
• Engaging with suppliers, contractors locally and offshore to meet safety, performance and quality standards
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, design reports and test results
• Contributing to the development of engineering processes, systems, compliance frameworks

Knowledge and experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline with 8+ years’ relevant experience
• Strong experience in mechanical design and development within industrial, R&D or manufacturing environments
• Proven experience with product development, manufacturing scale-up and supply chain engagement
• Exposure to automotive, refrigeration/HVAC, hydraulics, finite element analysis (FEA) is advantageous
• Experience with EPC-style delivery, contractors and suppliers (local and offshore)
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in industrial settings
• Experience with Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfM/DfA) highly regarded
• Self-starter with strong autonomous working capability

Who you are

• A technical leader — confident guiding scale-up and manufacturing decisions
• Hands-on — comfortable in workshops, test environments and design offices
• Adaptable — able to navigate ambiguity, evolving priorities and complex challenges
• Accountable — take ownership of outcomes and follow through
• Growth-minded — curious, open to challenge, committed to continuous improvement

Are you ready to build the future?
If you are a motivated, practical engineer who enjoys taking ideas from concept to reality. You thrive in fast-moving, innovative environments and want to see your work deployed at real scale , we want to hear from you

amanda.lerena@randstad.com.au or 08 8150 7002

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.