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Expressions of interest – detail designers for major australian maritime defence program

Adelaide
Bastion Defence
Designer
Posted: 24 May
Offer description

Bastion Defence is a premier maritime professional services consulting firm providing a broad range of services across Australia to a number of clients in the Defence industry. With industry leading employee retention rates and a track record for delivery, clients and high-level candidates seeking a meaningful career know who to turn to.

We offer excellent working conditions and a diverse range of work for the right candidate, along with a supportive and encouraging environment to foster career development and growth.

Bastion Defence is now seeking expressions of interest from experienced Detail Designers to support Australia's sovereign naval shipbuilding industry on a major Australian maritime Defence program.

Role Purpose

Deliver accurate, compliant and high-quality design and detail drafting to support ship systems, equipment and production activities.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce and maintain detailed drawings, assemblies, parts lists and technical documents.
* Draft in accordance with relevant standards (DEF(AUST) 5085, AS1100, AS/NZS 1102, geometric tolerancing).
* Apply configuration and change control to approved design updates.
* Use CAD and document management systems (e.g. Windchill, Teamcenter).
* Liaise with engineers, production teams, suppliers and customers to resolve technical issues.
* Ensure all work meets engineering, quality, safety, schedule and cost requirements.
* Identify and resolve drafting and design issues.
* Communicate progress, risks and issues clearly and professionally.
* Train and be competent in using Global Combat Ship-Australia (GCS-A) core engineering tools (AutoCAD, FORAN, Windchill, AVEVA ERM, CMPIC, etc)
* Use the engineering tools above to carry out Stage 2 (Spatial Integration) and Stage 3 (Production Outputs) work on the GCS-A.
* Actively identify and meet internal and external customer needs and expectations, through consultation and reporting of progress to both functional and project management.
* Ensure technical competence to enable the provision of professional design and detail drafting services.
* Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with appropriate Engineering, Drafting and Quality Management System standards.
* Effectively communicate both verbally and in written form with all stakeholder groups, raising issues to relevant stakeholder(s) in an objective, professional and timely manner.

Leadership & Coordination

* Coordinate drafting tasks and review work for accuracy and compliance.
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other draftspersons.
* Support work planning, estimating, schedules and progress reporting.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting processes and standards.
* Assist with risk and safety hazard identification.

Core Skills

* Strong CAD and drafting capability.
* Solid understanding of engineering and drafting standards.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Well‐organised, accountable and quality‐focused.

Qualifications & experience

* Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
* Demonstrated experience in Detail Design Engineering, preferably within Naval/Maritime, Defence of Allied Industry.
* Professional learning allowance ($3000).
* 5 days study leave per annum.
* Bastion Defence Picnic Day (our very own annual Public Holiday).
* Holiday Shares Plan (Dividend paid to you or nominated party).
* Bastion Community Day leave.
* Bastion Tradie for a Day leave.
* Rewarding and Diverse Work.
* Work in a Great Team.
* Wellbeing Allowance ($250).
* Paid Parental Leave (Above Award).
* Flexible Working Arrangements.
* Health Support for You and Your Family (Sonder).
* Free Health Checks and Flu Shots.
* Industry Leading Employee Assistance Program for you and Your Family.

Please note the role can be based in locations: Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Cairns.

Please note: Candidates must be Australian citizens and hold a minimum Baseline Security Clearance, or higher level as required for the role.

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