Mechanical Engineer

Birdon Pty Ltd is proudly an Australian owned global company, providing whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime energy, and resource sectors.

With continual growth and diversification, we are currently seeking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Bibra Lake office. As the Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for engineering analysis and design, identification and reduction of technical risk, supporting both bid responses and project production activities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Mechanical systems engineering design and integration activities 
• Development of engineering design and technical solutions to support bids 
• Development of engineering design and technical solutions to support project & production delivery 
• Identification and management of technical risk
• Applying safety-in-design principles
• Development of test, verification and validation plans for mechanical systems
• Verifying engineering designs to confirm practical application in a production environment
• Supports implementation of the design solution from production, through to product acceptance by the customer 
• CAD Drawings
• Customer liaison and internal design meetings and reporting 
• Development of QA documentation 
• Project reporting for both internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively promoting quality, environmental responsibility & safety within the workplace, encouraging an outcome of Birdon being a place of work by choice. 
• Actively participating in the continued growth of the business.

Essential: 

• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5-10 years’ experience working for an engineering organization in a relevant industry.
• Experience working in an Engineering Design house, support to bids and project delivery activities.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, identify work priorities in a constantly changing environment.
• Service-oriented team player with a “make it happen safely” attitude

Desirable: 

• A working understanding of Commercial and Defence Marine Service Industry, as well as maintenance, service and Class compliance practices, is highly advantageous.
• Chartered Professional Engineering status in relevant discipline.
• Electrical application in a Marine / Maritime setting highly desirable.
• Knowledge of marine engineering and design principles, systems, techniques, and industry standards. Experience in Defence contracting preferred.
• Experience in CAD programs, efficient technical drawing and drafting skills.

Benefits:

• EAP
• Onsite Parking
• 9-day fortnight 
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working environment
• Professional development 
• Hybrid working environment 
• Opportunity in career progression

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. And we pride ourselves in been a family-owned business that values the importance of family and have embedded this culture in our working environment.  As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Birdon proudly supports the Prime Minister's Veterans Employment program.  

To learn more about Birdon, please visit our website https://birdongroup.com.

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