Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

About the Role
 

Reporting to the Engineering Team Lead – Collins Operations (WA or SA), this role will be key in providing Mechanical Engineering expertise within our growing Collins Submarine Program team. The role will see you influence technical decisions and provide mechanical engineering knowledge of structural, hydraulic and pneumatic design and analysis techniques to support design and sustainment project activities.

Role responsibilities could include:
 

Apply engineering domain knowledge to produce technical solutions and documentation in support of assigned task and project. Carry out technical investigations and analysis to provide data for problem assessment/resolution and for design of improvements. Provide a technical interface with internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to process improvement within the operational and/or design lifecycle to deliver continuous improvements in quality, cycle time and asset utilisation. Keep up to date in relevant technical areas and develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide effective delivery.

This role is based in WA but we will support relocation for the right candidate! 

About you
 

With extensive experience in an Engineering role, you will thrive in a complex environment and have a passion for the Defence industry. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation and pride yourself on your ability to use initiative. You will have excellent communication skills which allow you to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and possess the following:
 

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering Australian Citizenship with NV1 security clearance. Membership of a relevant institution and hold or working towards Charted status. 2-5 years relevant experience and demonstrate a good understanding of the design, analysis, manufacturing and support techniques across relevant disciplines. Previous experience with mission and safety critical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems in a submarine environment. Previous engineering experience in either Marine / Defence / Defence Industry.
 

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

What sets us apart at Babcock?

We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility; Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more; We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave; You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan; Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days; You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.
 

Who we are 
 

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.
 

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,300 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy. To provide you some local context, some of the programs our team are proud to be a part of involve:
 

Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business; Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business; Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.
 

So if you would like to be part of the Babcock team, then please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au
 

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain Baseline/NV1 Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
 

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.
 

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