Production Engineer

About Helimods

HeliMods (HM) is a world-leading aerospace technology company based on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, delivering cutting-edge mission systems into the air networks of essential service providers including; emergency medical, search and rescue, and law enforcement agencies, all across the globe.

We’re founder-led with a passionate team spanning advanced digital engineering, precision manufacturing, and innovative technology capabilities. Our work helps front-line responders operate more safely and effectively, ensuring critical care reaches those who need it most, wherever they are.

We work hard, challenge convention, and push boundaries, while celebrating the big and small wins, and fostering a vibrant and engaging workplace culture. As we expand globally, we’re inviting exceptional individuals to join us in shaping the future of aerospace innovation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Production Engineer/CAM Programmer with a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience, preferably with experience in advanced manufacturing within the aerospace industry. With a passion for technology, automation and digital production, you’ll be part of a small (but growing) CAM team, interfacing with some of the most advanced engineering and manufacturing technology in the industry.

In your role you will be responsible for:

• Generating timely, high quality CAM data/NC code to suit HeliMods' expanding range of advanced multi-axis CNC machines (including 5+ axis machines).
• Collaborating with manufacturing work-center operators and engineering team members to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Providing review and feedback on designs in relation to their manufacturability.
• Creating estimates of time required to generate CAM data in support of both internal projects and "Build-to-Blueprint" external manufacturing jobs.
• Performing checking and providing feedback on CAM data generated by others in the team.
• Championing best practice and continuous improvement initiatives within CAD/CAM and machining to optimise efficiency and quality.
• Providing direct assistance to machining operators through first of type manufacturing processes.
• Mentoring and sharing your knowledge with the broader team to improve awareness of 'design for manufacture' principles.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor’s degree (or similar), OR Industry / Trade-level qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience in the automotive, aerospace, or other high precision industry desirable.
• 3+ years' experience using advanced 3D CAM software - preferably Siemens NX CAM.
• Experience as a CNC machinist desirable.
• Experience with HAAS machine centres, including tooling and work holding desirable.
• Experience in proving CAM, 1st of type production, and integrating with an engineering team.

A top performer in this role will:

• Be able to efficiently generate high quality CAM inputs for 5-axis CNC machines operating at high-speeds.
• Be able to both generate CAM and operate CNC machine centres.
• Be willing to learn and develop skills to operate new types of advanced CNC equipment.
• Seek to facilitate automation wherever possible and takes an innovation approach to problem solving.
• Work with minimum guidance, managing time and priorities efficiently and effectively.
• Be outcome focused with a commitment to quality and delivery.
• Be committed to ongoing skills development.
• Have strong, effective communication skills.

What we need for you to proceed

To submit a full application, please include a cover letter and CV.

Inherent Requirements

• Due to the nature and privilege of information, and in accordance with Australian Standards for Workforce Screening (ISO 4811-2022), it is an inherent requirement that a security screening process (including a police check) are undertaken prior to employment, HeliMods will facilitate this process.
• Applicants must be located on or willing to relocate to the Sunshine Coast.