Lead Mechanical Engineer - Auxiliary Systems
We have a great opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer – Auxiliary to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program.
This role can be performed out of Adelaide, Victoria, NSW, Queensland or Perth.
If you are based outside of Adelaide, occasional travel to Osborne may be required.
About the Opportunity
You will be responsible for working within the team on mechanical auxiliary systems, specifically on auxiliary piping.
As a senior/lead member of the team, you will play a mentoring role for other engineers, providing guidance and support with tasks and overall leadership to the broader team.
You must have demonstrated experience operating in a people leadership or senior position prior.
Key Responsibilities Lead the engineering outputs of the mechanical engineering auxiliary team
Manage and lead a small team of multi‑disciplinary engineers
Develop mechanical auxiliary system equipment to meet an established set of requirements, including participating in design reviews
Develop optimized Mechanical Auxiliary system and/or equipment detail designs and present the designs in design reviews
Support the translation of the Mechanical Auxiliary system and/or equipment design into a manufacturable solution and incorporate changes as required
Undertake the integration and validation of the Mechanical Auxiliary system and/or equipment design, including contributing to the integration and validation plans and reports
Support Mechanical Auxiliary systems and/or equipment qualification activities to ensure that the product meets all requirements including safety and regulatory requirements About You Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
Experience in maritime may be considered suitable in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated leadership experience, managing a team, providing day‑to‑day support to a team
Experience in a maritime/marine defence environment would be highly advantageous
Extensive background in the design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of auxiliary piping
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and documentation writing
Strong problem‑solving skills
The ability to prioritise individual work and the team's workload and to multitask various issues and demands
A current NV1 Clearance or eligibility to obtain
Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) regulations Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Benefits and Work Culture
We embrace flexible work arrangements such as a 9‑day fortnight and/or hybrid working.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the criteria, as we hire for potential.
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.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and have been awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R‑ Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification.
We are proud to support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (Vet Net Australia) and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
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