Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Lead Engineer | Automation & Advanced Manufacturing
At Marand Precision Engineering, you’ll work on engineering challenges that are anything but ordinary.
Marand is a leading Australian engineering and advanced manufacturing company, delivering complex equipment, automation, tooling and bespoke solutions for some of the world’s most recognised organisations, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, BAE Systems, BHP and Rio Tinto.
As part of the ASDAM Group, we bring together capabilities across defence, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and sustainment - from design and engineering through to manufacturing, assembly, installation and ongoing support.
Your new role:
We’re looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to take ownership of the technical delivery of complex engineering projects.
This is a highly influential role where you’ll be the key technical interface between Marand and our customers, turning requirements and challenges into practical, innovative engineering solutions.
You’ll work across mechanical and electrical engineering, automation, pneumatics and hydraulics, collaborating with customers, designers, project teams and manufacturing specialists to deliver solutions that are technically sound, commercially viable and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of mechanical and electrical engineering solutions for automation and complex industrial applications.
- Translate customer requirements into practical, innovative and robust technical solutions.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, building strong relationships and providing expert engineering guidance.
- Take ownership of technical scope, requirements, budget, risk and quality across engineering projects.
- Lead technical discussions and communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Develop engineering and design schedules and ensure designs meet customer, statutory and internal requirements.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, project management, manufacturing and other functions.
- Produce and review high-quality engineering and technical documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve designs, processes and engineering outcomes.

