Test Engineer

Birdon is passionate about innovation, in-house engineering and problem solving. We don't shy away from a challenge; we thrive on it. A proudly Australian manufacturer and industry partner, we provide whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime, energy and resource sectors. 

As we continue to grow, so too does our team. We are looking for the right candidate to take on the role of Test Engineer. This is a Full-Time role, based in our Port Macquarie Shipyard on the beautiful Hastings River in Port Macquarie, NSW. 

Position Overview:The Test Engineer will be an integral part of the engineering team, tasked with activities to support the test/verification of the platform as well as general engineering activities as required.

Key Accountabilities:

· Examine customer requirements and support the development, design and integration activities ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements.

· Create test procedures to verify compliance to contractual, regulatory and technical requirements.

· Collaborate with approval authorities and suppliers.

· Create and contribute to the development of contract deliverable data items in the Engineering and Verification disciplines.

· Contribute to the process of tracing, tracking and verification of requirements.

· Identify, assess, and mitigate design risks to safeguard project timelines, budget, and quality objectives.

· Communicate on technical matters with internal and external stakeholders including regulatory bodies, client representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, and other Birdon departments.

· Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of design decisions, rationale, and specifications to facilitate traceability, transparency, and knowledge transfer.

· Create and contribute to the development of design documentation such as calculations, drawings, reports, etc.

· Proactively promoting quality, environmental responsibility & safety within the workplace, encouraging an outcome of Birdon being a place of work by choice.

· Actively participating in the continued growth of the business.

**Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential.**

· Years proven experience in a senior automotive engineering role.

· Degree qualification in relevant engineering field.

· In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and best practices governing heavy vehicle design and construction.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance technical, operational, and commercial considerations.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities, with a track record of effectively engaging stakeholders and leading multidisciplinary teams.

· Familiarity with design software, simulation tools, and project management methodologies commonly used in project environments.

· Proactive manner demonstrating strong commercial aptitude and interpersonal skills.

· Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, identify work priorities in a constantly changing environment.

Desirable.

· years heavy vehicle design experience.

· Amphibious vehicle design.

· Experience in Defence contracting, understanding of military and government project documentation standards.

· Professional certifications or memberships in relevant professional bodies (e.g., Chartered Engineer status, membership in the Royal Institution of Naval Architects) preferred.

· Formal training in leadership, organisational change management and behaviour.

· Ability to develop system documents, process standards, and high-level reporting.

· Anticipate future commercial need for design and confidently propose it to the business.

· Ability to develop technical documents, technical manuals, and drawings.

· Understanding of military and government project documentation standards.

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence.  As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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