Job Description
As a Production Engineering Lead, you will provide shipbuilding expertise to the engineering organisation in support of the execution of the design authority engineering intent for each program. You will oversee and ensure all manufacturing activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, processes and scope of work.
About the Opportunity
The Commonwealth of Australia has announced Austal as their strategic shipbuilding partner in Western Australia, which will support the continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment enterprise and the delivery of multiple new defence force shipbuilding projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert shipbuilding and production engineering support to the engineering organisation in alignment with design authority intent across all programs.
* Oversee and ensure all manufacturing activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, processes and scope of work.
* Facilitate formal acceptance of completed manufacturing tasks on behalf of the programme and the next customer in the value chain.
* Collaborate closely with supply chain, programme engineering design, production, quality and accuracy control teams to deliver production scope.
* Ensure compliance through oversight of objective quality evidence (OQE) and standardized checklists.
* Lead and supervise production engineers within the organisation, providing technical guidance and performance oversight.
* Maintain accountability for the delivery of production scope as defined in programme tasking statements.
* Promote continuous improvement and adherence to engineering standards throughout the production lifecycle.
* Act as a key liaison between engineering, production and quality teams to resolve issues and drive alignment.
Requirements
You will need:
* Relevant engineering qualification with direct shipbuilding experience.
* Minimum 3+ years' experience in a front-line management and supervisory role.
* Minimum 5+ years shipbuilding design experience.
* Understanding of ship construction disciplines and processes.
* Estimating and financial management experience.
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to work on high-profile shipbuilding programmes and contribute to the delivery of complex projects. You will have the chance to develop your skills and experience working with a talented team of engineers and technicians.
Austal is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and are an equal opportunities employer.