Birdon is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Port Macquarie, NSW!
Birdon is passionate about innovation, in-house engineering and problem solving. We don’t shy away from a challenge; we thrive on it. A proudly Australian manufacturer and industry partner, we provide whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime, energy and resource sectors.
As we continue to grow, so too does our team. We are looking for the right candidate to take on the role of Mechanical Engineer . This is a Full-Time role, based in our Port Macquarie Shipyard on the beautiful Hastings River in Port Macquarie, NSW.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in a critical project and will lead a team of Engineers, providing guidance and ensuring the integrity, compliance, and effectiveness of the technical and design solutions within that project. This position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Mechanical Systems team scope delivery, leading and coaching of the team and engaging with other team members across the technical and project scopes to ensure your team’s delivery into the integrated project outcomes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Examine customer requirements and lead the development, design and integration activities ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on mechanical engineering, marine engineering, systems integration, and related disciplines to support design decisions and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate design risks to safeguard project timelines, budget, and quality objectives.
• Primary technical contact with external stakeholders, including naval authorities, classification societies, subcontractors, and vendors, to address design-related inquiries, resolve issues, and foster collaborative relationships.
• Evaluate proposed design changes, assess their impact on project scope, schedule, and cost, and facilitate their implementation in accordance with change control procedures.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of design decisions, rationale, and specifications to facilitate traceability, transparency, and knowledge transfer.
• Provide design and progress reports as required by project governance.
• Provide the team members with feedback and a path of escalation to the wider business
• Provide leadership and coordination in the areas of design and technical issues.
• Ensure the team behaviours adhere with company policies.
• Manage defence client interfaces and client relationships.
• Work with the Technical Services Enterprise Team to:
• Establish and maintain design assurance processes, procedures, and standards to uphold the quality and reliability of deliverables throughout the design lifecycle.
• Drive innovation and efficiency initiatives to optimize design processes, enhance productivity, and achieve project objectives more effectively.
• Actively seek to assist in the development of team members for their career development, fostering individual motivation and promoting a growth mindset.
• Mentoring Junior members of the team and developing engineers.
• Promote a collaborative environment and visible leadership within the team setting the standard for others to follow.Manage and coach the Mechanical Systems team. Ensuring team performance, productivity and priorities meet project deadlines and company strategy

Please refer the Job description for details