Production Engineer

Austal; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

Austal is seeking a Production Engineer to join the Engineering Program Delivery team in Western Australia. The role bridges engineering designs with Fitout manufacturing, supporting production teams to meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives while ensuring practical, safe engineering solutions.

Key responsibilities include reviewing drawings, resolving production constraints, developing production processes, and identifying automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years trade-qualified experience in production engineering
• Experience in shipbuilding/defence or heavy manufacturing
• Strong ability to review drawings to resolve production issues
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD-based software

Responsibilities

• Review technical drawings, specifications and plans
• Provide practical solutions to resolve production issues and design constraints
• Support production teams
• Develop, implement, and refine production processes
• Identify opportunities for process automation and integration of new technologies
• Conduct root cause analysis for production challenges and implement corrective solutions

Skills

Production planning

Problem solving

CAD software

MS Office

Education

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

The Production Engineerwithin Austal’s Engineering Program Delivery team plays a key role ensuring the successful delivery of naval and commercial shipbuilding programs. The position is responsible for bridging engineering designs with Fitout manufacturing processes, supporting production teams to meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives, and ensuring engineering solutions are practical, efficient, and compliant with regulatory and safety standards.

About Austal

Austal isAustralia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Review technical drawings, specifications and plans
• Provide practical solutions to resolve production issues and design constraints
• Support production teams
• Develop, implement, and refine production processes
• Identify opportunities for process automation and integration of new technologies
• Conduct root cause analysis for production challenges and implement corrective solutions

You’ll Need

• Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or equivalent and/or;
• Demonstrated 10+ years trade qualified, experience in production trade engineering within shipbuilding, defence, heavy manufacturing, or similar industry
• Strong knowledge of Interior Fitout ship building / Construction Industry practices, assembly, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to review technical drawings and specifications to identify and resolve production related issues
• Competent using Microsoft Office and CAD based software

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.