Weld Capability Lead

Overview

Lead development, management and assurance of welding capability for Austal Defence projects

Key Responsibilities

• tracking system
• audit
• documentation
• compliance
• weld mapping
• reporting

Tasks

-Recommend systems for tracking welder contributions to tasks, enabling effective defect isolation and quality control -Working within an integrated team support the develop Austal Defence’s welding capability. -Conduct Audits of, and oversee, efficient subcontractor welding operations aligned to Program Quality plans. -Maintain and manage welding process documentation, ensuring accessibility within the Austal Defence BADMS system. -Conduct assurance audits, manage non-conformances, and monitor subcontractor compliance with welding procedures. -Train QA team members on weld control procedures and promote continuous improvement across welding operations. -Ensure welding activities conducted by ADA Suppliers comply with industry standards, codes, and project-specific requirements, including evaluation of NDT performance. -Provide regular reports to senior management on welding progress and quality performance -Develop and implement weld mapping systems aligned with dimensional control standards

Requirements

• welding engineering
• welding software
• industry standards
• auditor training
• problem solving
• lead experience

What You Bring

-Diploma or higher qualification in Welding Engineering, Non-Destructive Testing or a related Engineering Qualification. -Proficiency in welding software and tools -In-depth understanding of industry standards and codes -Internal auditor training (nationally accredited) -Strong analytical and problem solving skills -Detailed knowledge of welding techniques, materials and equipment including methods for weld inspection and testing in support of efficient operations -Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a lead role in a welding operation

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Benefits

-Professional development and training opportunities. -Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation. -A supportive and dynamic work environment. -Competitive compensation and benefits package.

About Austal

-Operates major shipyards in Australia, the US, the Philippines, and Vietnam. -Projects include high-speed catamarans, fast ferries, US Navy Littoral Combat Ships, and ocean surveillance vessels. -Leverages aluminium-multihull technology for high-performance, lightweight vessels across industries. -Built the world’s largest trimaran ferry and modules for Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS expansion. -Balances commercial and defense work, including windfarm support vessels and naval warships.

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