At Austal Ships, we are seeking an Engineering Change Program Lead to manage our established annual engineering program. This role is pivotal in delivering safe and cost-effective engineering products to the Australian Border Force within a regulatory framework.
The Opportunity
This role involves maintaining certification of the Cape Class vessels, managing engineering change deliverables, controlling configuration baseline changes, and supporting the ABF Lead Engineer in meeting contractual requirements.
You will coordinate with various stakeholders to implement engineering changes, monitor progress, identify and mitigate risks, and provide technical guidance to the engineering team. Ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards is also a key aspect of this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain the certification of the Cape Class vessels
* Manage the provision of engineering change deliverables, ensuring they meet all required standards
* Control changes to the configuration baselines to maintain consistency and integrity
* Support the ABF Lead Engineer in meeting all relevant contractual requirements
* Ensure the technical integrity of the platform is upheld at all times
* Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation of engineering changes
* Monitor and report on the progress of engineering change projects
* Identify and mitigate risks associated with engineering changes
* Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards
Requirements
* Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical or equivalent
* Capable of achieving Level 3 Authorised Engineering Authority delegation under the Austal Delegation Framework (or equivalent)
Why Austal
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* Professional development and training opportunities
* A supportive and dynamic work environment
* Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation