PURPOSE
The Quality Engineer (Welding) is responsible for the execution / implementation of weld quality control plans, destructive and non-destructive test plan and procedure, and other welding quality related task to ensure conformance to specified Quality requirement and welding codes and standards. His/her tasks include designing, developing, or evaluating welding procedure specifications (WPS); creating and implementing process or procedures for welding execution and inspections; facilitating Welder Qualification test; conducting welding inspections (pre-welding, during welding and post welding); and reviewing and verifying NDT results and reports.
He/she is also responsible for maintaining and improving welding inspection process and controls to achieve and continuously improve quality of constructed vessels.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
• Graduate of Engineering course, preferably Mechanical Engineer or Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years experience in quality control, inspection, auditing and testing in a shipbuilding or similar industries
• Strong working knowledge on technical drawing (structural, piping, schematic) interpretations
• Well versed on welding inspection and NDT methods.
• Well versed on various welding processes, Welding Procedure Qualification Test and Welder Qualification Test
• Working knowledge in AutoCAD
• Strong data gathering and analysis skills
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of organization and external customers
• Above average skills on Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Desirable
• Good background on shipbuilding processes and operations, preferably Aluminium shipbuilding
• Experience in Class Survey and statutory requirements for new shipbuilding is an advantage
• Preferably with relevant certification/qualification on Welding and NDT
• Internal Auditor experience in an ISO 9001 certified company
Note: Interested applicants are required to submit the following:
Why Austal?
Austal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs, constructs and sustains some of the world’s most advanced commercial and defence vessels.
Austal successfully balances commercial and defence projects and celebrated 35 years of success in 2023. As of FY2023, Austal has been contracted to design and construct 356 commercial and defence vessels for more than 121 operators in 59 countries worldwide.
Austal is Australia’s largest defence exporter and first ASX-listed shipbuilder. Austal has industry leading shipyards in Australia, the United States of America, The Philippines, Vietnam and service centres worldwide.
Austal delivers iconic monohull, catamaran and trimaran commercial vessel platforms – including the world’s largest trimaran ferry and multiple defence programs such as the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) for the United States Navy. Austal has grown to become the world’s largest aluminium shipbuilder.
