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Locations:Garden Island and Darling Park, Sydney
Ranked as in "Top 40 Defence Contractors in Australia"
Role Overview
It's never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime Defence industry.
Navantia Australia has been awarded the Designer Support Contract to provide comprehensive design and engineering support to all Navantia-designed ships in service with the Royal Australian Navy.
This landmark contract marks a significant milestone for Navantia Australia, as it is the company's first contract held directly with the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA), underscoring its commitment to innovation and excellence in the maritime industry.
Responsibilities
The Project Engineering Manager is accountable for the delivery of the DSC Engineering Services in the allocated platform.
Accountable for the assurance of engineering governance and adherence to established engineering processes within the Navantia Australia Quality management System (QMS), the Navy Seaworthiness N4 Library and the relevant Asset Class Enterprise (ACE) plans.
Management and leadership of the multi-skilled DSC Engineering team.
Management of and successful delivery of the DSC schedule and deliverables from the multi-function engineering team.
Act as the principal technical advisor for customer engagement relating to engineering processes and outputs.
Provide support and oversight to Program Reporting and Reviews of engineering activities– Contract Status Review (CSR), Cost Schedule Status Reporting (CSSR), Annual Engineering Work Reports (AEWR), Contract Performance Review, Combined Services Performance Review, Performance Assessment Review.
Work and Resource Planning, including the Work Planning Conferences and Scalability planning.
Support the Development, Deployment and Maintenance of Engineering Support Systems (tools).
Ensure a collaborative and collegiate approach to the Asset Class Enterprise (ACE) is applied to all working situations.
Work collaboratively with ACE organisations and promote strong relationships with ACE partners.
Apply appropriate governance, processes and standards ensuring compliance with sound systems engineering principles.
Follow State WHSE Acts, Regulations and accountability with leadership for the safety and wellbeing of staff and their commitment to protect the environment.
Provide strategic advice in support of the ACE Enterprise's mission of delivering effective and value for money sustainment.
Promote the engagement of Australian Industry in the delivery of DSC tasks.
Support the Quality Manager in the compliance of DSC operations to approved plans, processes and policies.
Support Continuous Improvement initiatives in accordance with the agreed Continuous Improvement and Innovations program.
Qualifications
A recognised and relevant university degree in Engineering.
Training in project management, work planning, budgeting and Earned value Management (EVM) (Highly Desirable).
Training in technical team management and leadership
Minimum 10 years' in engineering, ship design and or ship repair.
Proven experience in the delivery of complex engineering programs.
Experience in the leadership of an engineering team.
Experience delivering Commonwealth and Australian Defence Force projects.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly developed, proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
The ability to build and maintain strong relationships and networks with key stakeholders whilst working collaboratively across a diverse and complex environment.
Resilient, adaptable and someone who is comfortable making informed decisions and taking the initiative.
Ability to bring people together, build relationships and manage situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.
Knowledge and understanding of ASDEFCON contracts (Highly Desirable).
Flexible and effective when adapting to changing priorities and complexity in a time constrained environment.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory specifications
Understanding of the Defence Seaworthiness Management System (DSwMS) and the N4 Library
Benefits
We provide a range of benefits including:
Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer)
Navantia Australia Flexible Work Policy (Up to 2 days per week Work From Home) - after 3 month probation.
- Selected sites
Company paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeks
Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers
Salary sacrifice for Superannuation
Novated Lease
Training opportunities
Spanish language classes
Quarterly Employee Achievement Award
Weekly fruit boxes all sites
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About Us
Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain.
We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.
As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities.
Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Project Management
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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