Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Fremantle / Henderson

What’s On Offer

Based in our Fremantle/Henderson Headquarters - SOR location

Free Parking

Optional 9-day fortnight

Career growth opportunities

ASX-Listed company, Global shipbuilder

Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts

The Opportunity The high-speed ferry sector is undergoing rapid change and uncertainty, driven by increasing regulatory and societal expectations for decarbonisation. In support, Austal is leading the development of advanced, energy-efficient vessel solutions that deliver operational flexibility and confidence to our customers.

Our approach recognises that every operator has unique needs. This is why we consider the full spectrum of alternative and transitional fuels — including LNG, biofuels, hydrogen, and battery‑electric technologies — to provide sustainable pathways tailored to each fleet.

Innovation remains at the heart of everything we do. By continually enhancing efficiency, reducing operating costs, and elevating the customer experience, Austal is shaping the future of high-speed maritime transport and setting new standards in sustainable vessel design.

Austal Ships is currently seeking a skilled

Senior Mechanical Engineer

to join our design team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering mechanical design and drafting services across all phases of commercial vessel development—from concept through to final delivery. Your work will be instrumental in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with Austal’s quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

What’s Involved

Produce accurate information and documentation ensuring vessel design complies with relevant regulatory authorities, specifications and customer requirements

Lead and supervise design groups

Manage design inputs from third parties such as drawings, certifications and manuals

Monitor task schedules and proactively track progress and upcoming deliverables

Seek and implement improvements in design processes and product quality

Detail design of exhaust systems, propulsion systems, domestic systems, cooling systems, hydraulic systems and fire systems

Preparation of design drawings including calculations and schematics

Selection and requisition of machinery

You’ll need

Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical or Mechatronics

Advanced AutoCAD skills

Solid understanding of production methods and the practical application of design

5-10 years' experience in a similar capacity

Why Austal

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Professional development and training opportunities

A supportive and dynamic work environment

Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

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.

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