Mechanical Project Engineer

About Timberlink:

Timberlink Australia I New Zealand is a leading timber products manufacturing and distribution business. Our two manufacturing sites are located close to some of the best plantation pine resources in the world - Bell Bay in Tasmania & Tarpeena in South Australia. Our fit-for-purpose indoor and outdoor plantation pine products are suitable for building new homes, renovation projects and other industrial manufacturing applications including packaging, pallets, and furniture components.

About the role:

We currently have a vacancy for a Mechanical Project Engineer that will be responsible for managing a capital project to implement safety improvements for various items of manufacturing plant, equipment and services.

This role will work as part of the site team delivering mechanical capital projects for the business, in line with the Bell Bay forward operating strategy. This role will successfully execute allocated capital projects to the parameters of the business case by and manage detailed engineering design, equipment selection, detailed planning and execution through vendors and contractors to achieve the project elements on time, on budget and to the equipment design capacity plan.

The successful candidate will provide project engineering capability on site and be measured in terms of its ability to support capital applications based on world best practice for timber processing.  In addition to this, the position will implement continuous improvements that contribute towards a world class capability in people, processes and plant.

This permanent, full time position reports directly to the Engineering Manager and will be based at our Bell Bay manufacturing facility in Tasmania (approx. 40 minutes from Launceston). With our business continually investing and growing, this is a perfect opportunity to combine your strong technical mindset with a leader in the manufacturing industry.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and review mechanical designs
• Prepare work scopes and procurement documents
• Preparation of capital submissions
• Contract management, control of budget and schedule
• Development and management of safety management plan specific to projects
• Undertake in conjunction with specialists / contractor's design and constructability reviews
• Development of installation plans and associated execution documentation

Qualifications and Qualities you will bring to Timberlink:

• Mechanical Engineering Qualification
• Analytical and interpretation skills
• CAD Drafting experience highly regarded
• Minimum 5+ years Mechanical Engineering/Project Management experience

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a salary based upon experience and performance, along with full training and support from a hardworking and committed team.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and other Pre-Employment (including medical) checks as part of the recruitment process.

Timberlink is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, regardless of their background, identity, or ability.  We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and will continue to invest in creating a diverse workforce, ensuring that we hold ourselves accountable to our commitment to inclusion.

If you would like to know more, or wish to apply for the role, please submit your application including your cover letter and CV to  or through the apply now link, ensuring you select the job you are applying for.

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