About The Opportunity
We are seeking talented and experienced Designers/Draftspersons for a 12‐month fixed‐term contract to join our dynamic team working on the prestigious Hunter Class Frigate Program. These positions are available in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, or Perth. No previous shipbuilding experience is required.
Key Responsibilities
Working as part of our international Detail Design team, you will conduct high‐quality spatial integration and production outputs delivery using our integrated digital engineering toolsets (e.g. AutoCAD, FORAN, Windchill).
Intermediate Level Responsibilities (2–10 years of experience)
* Identify and meet internal and external customer needs and expectations, through consultation and reporting of progress to both functional and project management.
* Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with appropriate Engineering, Drafting and Quality Management System standards.
* Prepare and maintain accurate technical documents, records and reports in accordance with function and project requirements.
* Actively participate in problem‐solving teams, contributing to the improvement of technical systems and processes in areas of specialisation.
Senior Responsibilities (over 10 years of industry experience, ideally maritime)
* Lead a small team (2–3) of designers working collaboratively to deliver allocated outputs.
* Ensure the team is trained and competent in using core engineering digital tools (e.g. FORAN, Windchill, AVEVA ERM).
* Use engineering tools to carry out production outputs work on the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
* Support the Detail Design Discipline Lead and act as the delegated Engineering Authority consistent with assigned work and level of delegation.
* Manage own elements of engineering work packages, including work planning and breakdown, estimating and schedules as necessary.
Qualifications
* Diploma of Engineering (Technical) or equivalent industry experience.
* Experience in 2D & 3D CAD using AutoCAD or similar packages (SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, REVIT, etc.).
* Experience working as a designer or draftsperson within maritime, heavy engineering, oil & gas, infrastructure or building services industries.
* Experience in producing shop detail or manufacturing drawings.
* Experience in typical design office quality review processes (e.g. conducting quality checks and providing feedback on others' outputs).
* Strong attention to detail and problem‐solving skills.
* Well‐developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Benefits
Competitive employee benefits program and flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance.
Clearances
As a Defence role a security clearance is required. Applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) apply; nationality may affect suitability.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
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