Principal Mechanical Engineer Overview Are you passionate about making a real impact in healthcare? We’re looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term position in our Cell Therapy team. A unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team in the Cell Therapy Group, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the challenge you’ve been looking for, we’d love to meet you. About Us At Invetech, we revolutionize healthcare by developing products that make a difference. As global innovators with over 35 years of experience, we blend creativity, commercial insight, and technical expertise to drive success for our clients. Our mission is to deliver impactful solutions while continuously evolving and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We’re seeking talented individuals who share our values and are ready to contribute to our journey of innovation and excellence. Why Join Us? We cultivate a work environment built on trust, collaboration, humility, and continuous improvement. Here, you’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a tangible difference for our clients, team and community. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned professional, at Invetech you’ll find a place where you can thrive. What You Will Do & What You Will Bring As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will: Lead a medium-sized multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver complex mechanical projects on time, on budget, and to client satisfaction. Drive the development of robust, high-quality mechanical solutions that meet business, technical, and regulatory requirements. Mentor and guide engineers to ensure design quality, manufacturability, and smooth transfer to manufacturing. Oversee design-for-manufacture, assembly, and configuration management during transfer-to-manufacture activities. Provide cross-project expertise on production-ready design for products in life sciences, diagnostics, industrial, and related sectors. Qualifications & Experience In addition, we require the following skills and experience: An accredited qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s or PhD highly regarded). 8 years of relevant industrial experience in product development. Direct experience in cell therapy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related regulated environments. OR experience in adjacent industries such as food production or industrial automation with demonstrated adaptability to regulated environments. Familiar with working to GMP compliance A proven track record in design transfer and manufacturing establishment for medium- to high-volume products. Proven leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills, with experience guiding medium-sized teams of 5–10 members. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in distributed teams. What We Offer Along with a great team of people to work with, at Invetech we also offer a subsidized gym, subsidized canteen, a comprehensive EAP, free onsite parking, and various social clubs and events, just to name a few! Ready to Make a Difference If you’re looking to join a company that does meaningful work and influences positive health outcomes, joining Invetech may be just the right opportunity for you. Apply today by submitting your resume. Additional Information Invetech recognizes the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment across the organization. We believe everyone deserves the same opportunities in life, regardless of gender or identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. Applicants must have current and valid Australian work rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. J-18808-Ljbffr
