AddressYour new company
Global defence industry leaders, you will be joining a Prime with unparalleled project scope, diversity and opportunities to grow your career. You will be surrounded by innovative, experienced and dynamic peers with a genuine passion for defence capability delivery.
Your new role
As a Senior Hull and Structures Engineer on a significant defence program, you will operate as the Design Acceptance Representative (DAR), ensuring that designs align with specifications and regulatory requirements. Your key responsibilities include:
- Leadership and Governance: Provide leadership and establish the governance framework for ship hull and structures
- Collaboration: Work closely with external subcontractors and design houses to ensure adherence to the governance framework.
- Engineering Delegation: Obtain and maintain the DAR engineering delegation for Hull and Structures Engineering.
- Compliance and Assurance: Ensure projects meet statutory obligations and conform to ADF regulatory requirements in the domain of ship hull and structure.
- Review and Oversight: Evaluate artefacts produced by Material Subcontractors related to ship hull and structure, ensuring alignment with Engineering Delivery processes.
- Technical Risk Assessment: Understand the technical risk of each project, supporting progress monitoring within the DCE scope of work.
- Endorsement of Technical Risks: Develop, review, and endorse Technical Risks associated with Engineering Changes.
- Participation in Forums: Engage in forums such as the Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) and System Reviews
What you'll need to succeed
- NV1 Clearance is required.
- Systems Engineering Proficiency
- Hull and Structures Expertise: High degree of understanding in ship hull and structures design practices.
- Regulatory Familiarity: Knowledge of current rules and regulations related to ship hull and structure.
- Structural Design Acumen: Good understanding of structural design, considering sea-going loads, fatigue, shock, and vibration.
- Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with manufacturing and fabrication methods, including welding, surface preparation, and preservation.
- Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills, both within a team environment and autonomously.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Ability to partner with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to achieve necessary deliverables.
- Educational Qualification: A degree in a relevant discipline such as Naval Architecture or equivalent.
- Engineering Chartership eligibility is highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
This role attracts a competitive salary alongside excellent project scope and career progression. As a standard, additional benefits include hybrid flexibility, RDO's and much more. Reach out today to learn more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward your resume directly to amy.mcnulty@hays.com.au
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, we still encourage your application. There are currently various additional opportunities available if you visit our Hays defence job site. Suitable applicants for this role will be contacted immediately, and we can contact those not suitable in the future once more relevant roles become available.
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