On-Site Production Engineer – Shipbuilding

Austal; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal is seeking Production Engineers to be embedded in the production environment, providing practical engineering support during vessel construction. You will draw on hands-on shipbuilding experience to resolve production issues, coordinate solutions, and support continuous improvement that enhances safety, quality, schedule and cost performance.

You'll review packages, drawings and work instructions, act as the SME within your discipline, liaise with Design Engineering, and drive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing or complex construction experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of vessel construction, installation, assembly and outfitting activities.
• Previous experience in production leadership or technical support roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering and technical support to production teams during vessel construction.
• Review production packages, drawings and work instructions to ensure readiness for construction activities.
• Act as the production-based SME within your discipline.
• Liaise with Design Engineering to clarify technical requirements and resolve construction issues.
• Identify and remove production constraints impacting safety, quality or schedule.
• Develop practical solutions to build challenges while maintaining design and regulatory compliance.
• Support the planning and sequencing of construction activities to optimise production flow.
• Raise, track and manage technical queries, concessions and engineering changes.
• Assist with development and improvement of production methodologies and standard processes.
• Conduct routine inspections to verify compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Support defect management and root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Planners, Quality and Engineering teams to achieve milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity and cost reduction.
• Support commissioning, testing and vessel handover activities as required.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and operational excellence.

Skills

Shipbuilding experience

Production leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Safety focus

Job description

Austal is seeking Production Engineers to be embedded in the production environment, providing practical engineering support during vessel construction. You will draw on hands-on shipbuilding experience to resolve production issues, coordinate solutions, and support continuous improvement that enhances safety, quality, schedule and cost performance.

You'll review packages, drawings and work instructions, act as the SME within your discipline, liaise with Design Engineering, and drive