Senior Structural Engineer

Duties and responsibilities:

As Senior Structural Engineer within the shipbuilding industry, the duties and tasks that the candidate shall carry on include:

·       To support and work within the Structural Engineering division at Ghenova Australia in order to deliver structural elements and analysis expertise for naval ships.

·       Systems responsibility includes but not limited to:

-        Hull structure (primary and secondary members, global and local assessments);

-        Equipment foundations (major and minor);

-        Shock, noise and vibration. 

·       Complete structural systems design for naval ship systems, applying robust systems engineering process;

·       Undertake technical investigations and root cause analysis to develop innovative engineering solutions.

·       Deliver technical reports and technical documentation in accordance with established standards.

·       Undertake Structural Engineering tasks, including:

-        Perform first principle structural calculations to the required standards;

-        Perform Finite Element Analysis (using ANSYS software package) for complex tasks;

-        Produce technical reports with sound findings and recommendations.

·       Support and work effectively as an extension of the Structural department of Ghenova Australia located in Melbourne.

·       Work effectively within the broader Ghenova team to engage with different engineering disciplines in the development of new naval ship system designs.

·       Plan and coordinate assigned engineering projects from concept through to delivery, including the development of project plans, schedule, and engagement of internal and external stakeholders.

·       Plan and administrate design coordination meetings with engineering project stakeholders.

·       Plan and administrate Design Review meetings with the Client.

·       Developing the work under Ghenova’s brand standards.

·       Provide naval engineering expertise and updated knowledge in the main current Australian Sea Defense Programs.

·       Other duties which may be required from time to time.

Essential Skills / Qualifications for the candidate:

-       Bachelor degree in Naval Architecture, Structural or Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering (required)

-       IT Skills. The candidate must prove experience within at least all the following Naval Design Software: FORAN, Siemens NX and Microstation.

-        Languages: English.

-       Security Clearance: The candidate must hold a Baseline Security Clearance as a minimum (or be eligible to apply).

Employment Experience:

-       At least 4 years of experience with the Naval Industry conducting works in Mechanical Engineering.

-       Mechanical engineering experience in Military projects.

-       Implication in naval military projects conducting an engineering role.

-       Experience working with shipyards and naval companies in marine engineering projects.

• Flexible hours available
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role