AddressAbout the business?
Progress Rail Australia, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been our keys to success. With over 21 sites nationally and over 1000 staff, we offer a range of roles and opportunities across the Rail Industry to our staff through ongoing development and growth.
About the role:
The Graduate Engineer will support the engineering requirements of specific major projects and Progress Rail's operations to deliver our goods and services. As part of a broader national engineering team you will gain experience in the development of engineering documentation, design and technical support for rollingstock and components.
This includes:
- Assisting with the compliance engineering aspect of our rail industry standards to ensure compliancy, whilst interacting with all relevant stakeholders to provide solutions.
- Coordinating with the internal engineering team to meet internal and external requirements.
- Undertake and support commissioning activities on our rail assets.
- Analyzing results, you will deliver engineering calculations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support project team and/or operations with development of engineering specific documentation - Scopes, Bills of materials, Work Instructions, Management Plans etc.
- Support engineering team with development of designs, Service Releases, Modernization Recommendations, Hazard Logs, Design Decision Register etc.
- Support the resolution of engineering issues and non-conformances through root cause analysis techniques and detailed engineering reports
- Support engineering team by attending design reviews
- Support quality assurance team - auditing document revisions, part numbers in use, PPAP etc.
- Support project team with procurement - identify correct parts, advise procurement team of required quantities etc.
- Attend remote sites as required.
About you:
- Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or soon graduating).
Capacity to develop in these areas:
- Develop the engineering requirements through evaluation of compliance
- Develop scopes of works and bills of materials based on specifications
- Able to complete Engineering calculations
- Review/draft of engineering documents or plans and ability to provide comments
- Understanding of engineering technical data
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point and Microsoft Project (preferred).
Supporting and rewarding our workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunities for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for growth and career development
- Access to mentoring programs
- Flexible working arrangements
- 8 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer at full pay following 12 months of service
- Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, gyms, vehicles and more.
- Travel Account for discounts on hotels, hire vehicles and flights.
- Secure on site parking.
- On site canteen.
About Our Process
At Progress Rail, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted for a role, including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug & alcohol testing and / or reference checks.
If you are wanting to grow in a dynamic company that caters to a great work life balance, come work for us.
