Mechanical Design Engineer

It’s never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia’s leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry. We are committed to growing Australia’s shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

Due to Navantia Australia’s ongoing success in delivering specialised Engineering Services to the Royal Australian Navy, we are growing considerably and have exciting opportunities for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join the Naval Design and Engineering Centre in its Melbourne, Docklands office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful multi-disciplined Engineering team and work alongside industry leaders and like-minded engineers on exciting new naval ship designs.

Working within the General Design and Outfitting division, you will contribute to the design and integration of outfit systems for naval vessels. This is an opportunity to apply your mechanical or marine engineering expertise to complex maritime projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers and project stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Develop outfit system designs for naval vessels using robust systems engineering processes.
• Create engineering solutions that integrate platform outfit systems and equipment into naval ships.
• Use 3D modelling and CAD software to develop designs and produce detailed 2D drawings.
• Undertake technical investigations and root cause analysis to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings and engineering documentation in accordance with company and customer standards.
• Work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines to support the development of new naval ship designs.
• Plan and coordinate engineering activities from initial concept through to final delivery.
• Develop project plans and schedules and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate design meetings and support formal design reviews with customers.

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and environmentally responsible workplace.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant technical qualification.
• Experience in mechanical or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience developing engineering designs and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with 3D modelling and CAD-based design processes.
• Strong analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and use initiative.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders.
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory

If you are interested in this position but don’t meet all of the criteria, please still apply. We’d love to have a chat with you about opportunities!

What it’s like to work with Navantia Australia:

Navantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian government’s Naval Shipbuilding Plan, we are committed to growing Australia’s shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

We recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset and are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

We provide a range of benefits including:

• Salary Sacrifice
• Novated Lease 
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing professional development
• Flexible working arrangements dependent on site
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Quarterly Employee Achievement Awards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Spanish Lessons
• Great office culture

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.

If you are interested in this position but don’t meet all of the criteria please still apply. We’d love to have a chat with you about opportunities!