Naval Shipbuilding Process Specialist

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development and training

Supportive and dynamic work env.

Career advancement opportunities

Safe and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a Shipbuilding Process Specialist to document and improve shipbuilding processes supporting the SSA Program. You will translate hands-on production knowledge into clear process documentation, work instructions, and training materials, working with trades, engineers, and leaders.

Ideal candidates bring production floor experience, strong communication skills, and a drive to improve productivity, quality, and consistency across the program in Western

Qualifications

• Experience documenting and improving production or operational processes.
• Ability to translate operational knowledge into procedures and training materials.
• Strong written communication with tradespeople and engineers.
• Knowledge of QA systems and continuous improvement practices.
• Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.
• Experience in defence, maritime or complex manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Project management or production planning experience.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and digital production systems.
• Experience engaging with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain shipbuilding process standards and work instructions across the SSA Program.
• Capture SME knowledge into practical process docs and training materials.
• Analyse production workflows to boost productivity, quality and consistency.
• Support implementation of contemporary shipbuilding methods and practices.
• Collaborate with teams to align processes, systems and training.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen shipbuilding capability.

Skills

Process documentation

Continuous improvement

Quality assurance

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Trade qualification

Engineering qualification

Other technical qualification

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma tooling

Kaizen

Digital production systems

Job description

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a Shipbuilding Process Specialist to document and improve shipbuilding processes supporting the SSA Program. You will translate hands-on production knowledge into clear process documentation, work instructions, and training materials, working with trades, engineers, and leaders.

Ideal candidates bring production floor experience, strong communication skills, and a drive to improve productivity, quality, and consistency across the program in Western