Mechanical Equipment Specification Engineer

Birdon; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdon is hiring a Mechanical Equipment Specification Engineer for its Port Macquarie shipyard on the Hastings River. The role focuses on applying engineering analysis to specify mechanical and electrical equipment for projects, with responsibility for BOMs, design documentation and QA.

You will work across design, production and customer interfaces to deliver robust specifications, coordinate risk management, and promote safety and environmental standards within the team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering qualification (degree) in a relevant discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in an engineering organisation.
• Experience in an Engineering Design house, supporting bids and project delivery.
• Familiarity with common design software, simulation tools and mechanical design processes/methodologies.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions in a changing environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills across stakeholders.
• Knowledge of commercial and Defence Marine service industry, maintenance, service and Class compliance practices is advantageous.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status in relevant discipline is desirable.
• Knowledge of marine engineering principles, systems and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical system engineering design and integration activities.
• Identification, sourcing and requisition activities to support procurement of mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Management and oversight of Equipment List and BoM for projects.
• Development of engineering design and technical solutions for project and production delivery.
• Identification and management of technical risk.
• Applying safety-in-design principles.
• Support for design solution implementation from production to customer acceptance.
• Customer liaison and internal design meetings and reporting.
• Development of QA documentation.
• Project reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Name People & Culture Team
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

Birdon is passionate about innovation, in-house engineering and problem solving. We don’t shy away from a challenge; we thrive on it. A proudly Australian manufacturer and industry partner, we provide whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime, energy and resource sectors.

As we continue to grow, so too does our team. We are looking for the right candidate to take on the role of Mechanical Equipment Specification Engineer. This is a Full-Time role based in our Port Macquarie shipyard on the beautiful Hastings River.

Position Overview

The Mechanical Equipment Specification Engineer is responsible for the application of engineering analysis and design to support the specification and selection for mechanical (and electrical) equipment for assigned projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Mechanical system engineering design and integration activities
• Identification, sourcing and requisition activities to support the procurement of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Management and oversight of Equipment List and Bill of Materials for assigned projects.
• Development of engineering design and technical solutions to support project & production delivery
• Identification and management of technical risk
• Applying safety-in-design principles
• Supports implementation of the design solution from production, through to product acceptance by the customer
• 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.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential.

Tertiary qualifications at degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.

3-5 years’ experience working for an engineering organisation in a relevant industry.

Experience working in an Engineering Design house, support to bids and project delivery activities.

Familiarity with common design software, simulation tools, and mechanical design processes and methodologies

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, identify work priorities in a constantly changing environment.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills across a broad range of stakeholders.

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

Knowledge of marine engineering and design principles, systems, techniques, and industry standards.

Ability to develop system documents, process standards, and high-level reporting.

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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