Engineering Welding Manager
Job Location:
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About the Opportunity
As the Engineering Welding Manager for Austal Defence Australia (ADA) youll be responsible for providing welding capability development for future shipbuilding programs and ensuring best practice on current projects. As a part of the Production Engineering team the Engineering Welding Manager will work closely with the broader Engineering team the Quality team the Production teams and other stakeholders to ensure all welding operations are carried out efficiently.
About Austal
Austal is Australias global shipbuilder Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design construct and support defence and commercial vessels for the worlds 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. Were driving innovation supporting sovereign capability and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
Learn more at is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
Whats Involved
- Develop welding capability and ensure efficiency of welding operations for all tasking statements undertaken by ADA
- Ensure all welding activities meet industry standards codes and project/customer requirements including the completion of all required NDT
- Provide subject matter expertise to the quality team who will monitor efficient welding operations inspection and testing
- Propose and monitor systems for managing welder qualifications
- Identify assess and mitigate risks in welding operations
- Continuously review and improve project processes to improve business operations
- Train project and quality teams on weld control procedures and best practice
Youll Need
- Bachelor of Engineering in Welding Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum of 5 years experience in welding operations
- Detailed knowledge of welding techniques materials and equipment including methods for weld inspection and testing in support of efficient operations
- In-depth understanding of industry standards and codes
- Proficient in welding software and tools
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Internal auditor training (Nationally Accredited)
- International Welding Engineer (IWE) or International Welding Supervisor (IWS) qualification (desirable)
- Experience with developing capability In Shipbuilding Accuracy Control methods (desirable)
- Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance
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. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.
Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia Austal: Australia
Required Experience:
Manager
