AddressGemco Rail, a subsidiary of Engenco Limited, specialises in the manufacture of rail products and provision of maintenance services to national rail operators. Gemco Rail provides a large range of components for locomotives and wagons. Maintenance services include facility based and in in-field support to maximise value for the customer. Around Australia Gemco Rail supports all types of railway operations including heavy haul, freight, and passenger.
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Forrestfield. The primary function of the role is to provide technical support for the Gemco Rail business in leading projects relating to the design, manufacture, and maintenance of rolling stock and associated components. This includes undertaking factory layouts, workshop continuous improvement and expansion projects, service and reliability analysis, management of capital expenditure, and development of process and quality documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Comply with all statutory, Engenco Ltd and Gemco Rail Pty Ltd management systems, policies, and procedures.
- Management of customer relationships, expectations, and project reporting
- Ensuring projects are delivered on time on budget and in full.
- Resource forecasting, planning, and scheduling
- Project budget preparation and management control
- Applying formal project management structures to the activities
- Identification and management of key project risks including developing risk mitigation strategies.
- Development of production and QA documentation
- Technical oversight for the work undertaken.
- Identification and implementation of process improvement activities
- Any other duties and lawful direction given by the company from time to time.
Essential:
- Bachelor Engineering in Mechanical or other relevant university or trade discipline
- 10 years minimum industry experience in a manufacturing or maintenance production environment.
- Advanced 3D CAD skills including Finite Element Analysis, preferably using SolidWorks
- Prioritising tasks to changing workload demands
- Coaching, directing and developing others
- Lean experience
- Project Management
- Strong Technical and Industry Knowledge
- Thinking and acting systematically
- Innovative problem solving
- Well-developed analytical and planning skills
- Understanding and taking risks
- Implementing change
- Good Communication Verbal and Written
- Advanced Microsoft office skills
- Strong Technical and Industry Knowledge
Desirable:
- Rail Industry experience
- Understanding of Australian standards relating to for example, welding and rolling stock
- Business commercial experience and impacts on P&L
- SAP experience
- People management experience
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and value diversity in our workforce, recognising and valuing all people who bring their own unique backgrounds, capabilities, experiences and characteristics to work. When our people feel respected for who they are and are able to bring their voices to the table, we see greater collaboration and excellence in outcomes for everyone.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and provide a current police check.
We are looking to fill this role IMMEDIATELY. Please submit your application (resume and cover letter).
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This role is only open to Australian residents or those holding a relevant Visa giving right to live and work in Australia.
