Our Opportunity: Principal Engineer
Take the reins in designing, developing, and delivering winch products. Lead estimation for tenders, making sure they hit the technical requirements (or suggest cool alternatives where needed!). Work hand-in-hand with the Projects team to keep things moving, ensuring designs and drawings are delivered on time according to the Project or Tender Program. Your designs? They’ll be top-notch, meeting all the relevant standards and regulations, with the help of calculations and FEA analysis or software tools.
Stick to best design engineering practices to keep everything in line with company requirements. You’ll also be the brains behind operational parts, maintenance manuals, commissioning docs, and SOPs. Plus, you’ll lead and mentor your engineering squad to deliver the goods – on time, within budget, and with the right quality.
Teamwork is key, so you’ll work closely with the gang to prep training docs, with input from everyone (engineering team, workshop, clients, suppliers – you name it). Keep an eye on the short and long-term needs for the winch product group, identifying trends, issues, and ways to boost profits. And of course, you’ll be working towards those company goals like a pro.
You’ll also be the one coordinating and overseeing all the team’s activities, ensuring everyone’s on the same page and that the business strategy is clear. You’ll be a key technical resource for clients, helping out with design and sales support when needed. Plus, you’ll be in sync with the sales and tendering teams, submitting tenders and keeping the enquiries rolling in.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical expert for client interactions, providing support for design and sales-related inquiries.
- Mentor and guide engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Evaluate short and long-term needs for the winch product line, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Collaborate with sales and tendering teams to prepare, submit, and negotiate tenders, while managing day-to-day client inquiries.
- Oversee the development and delivery of winch products, ensuring seamless execution of all project phases.
- Prepare estimates for tenders, ensuring compliance with technical requirements or proposing well-justified alternatives.
- Work closely with project teams to ensure timely completion of designs and drawings in accordance with project timelines.
- Develop training materials by collaborating with engineering teams, workshop staff, clients, and suppliers.
- Lead the creation of operational manuals, maintenance guides, commissioning documentation, and SOPs.
- Ensure all designs meet industry standards and regulations, using calculations and FEA analysis or software when necessary.
- Apply and uphold established engineering practices, ensuring all designs and documentation meet company standards.
- Manage and oversee team activities, ensuring clear communication that aligns with business objectives and strategy.
- Drive company programs, objectives, and targets, making sure they are achieved within management’s established guidelines.
The ideal candidate for this position would have:
- Engineering degree/diploma or related discipline
- 10 years’ experience in the engineering field of heavy industry
- 5 years’ experience as Lead or Principal Engineer is highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience in delivering engineering designs in a complex environment
- Experience in executing engineering design to meet customer and mandated standards
- Customer-focused outlook and key relationship development
- Enthusiastic and receptive in interaction with clients
- Experience in providing quality client focus both internally & externally
Please note, only candidates currently located in Australia with unrestricted working rights will be considered!
If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please click the “APPLY NOW” button below and attach your C.V (in word). For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com
For further information please contact:
Kate Reynolds at kate.reynolds@Talentinternational.com or 0448 001 382
Regan Dalwood at regan.dalwood@talentinternational.com