Senior Product Engineer – Batam

Description of the role

Austin is a leading global provider of innovative engineering mining solutions and products. Austin (ASX:ANG) is a leading designer, builder, and sustainer (on and off mine site) of customised mining solutions for the world’s largest mining companies. Headquartered in Perth, Australia, Austin provides our partners across six continents, innovative and market-leading end-to-end mining solutions. From our facilities in Australia, Indonesia, America and Chile, Austin delivers a global and local presence in the world’s principal mining regions delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions, delivered on time and backed by a life of product support.

Your Future Role

As the Senior Engineer, you will report to the Engineering Manager-APAC to use your sound experience and knowledge driving design excellence and ensuring the successful execution of projects. To succeed in the role, you will have relevant engineering experience with a strong background in 3D modelling, experience using SolidWorks or Creo, and expertise in bucket and tray design capacity calculations.

Mandatory Qualifications & License

• Trades Certificate – Fitter Machinist (Fitter & Turner) or Boilermaker
• Current driver’s license – MR license desirable
• Current coal board medical, Standard 11 & working at heights.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering and fabrication solutions
• Ability to travel away to various sites & be away from home.
• Time management and ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Ability to maintain high work standards with minimal supervision.
• Ability to problem solve and show a high level of initiative.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and development of engineering solutions, with a focus on bucket and tray designs for material handling applications.
• Utilize advanced 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo to create detailed designs, simulations, and prototypes, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and industry standards.
• Apply expertise in bucket and tray design capacity calculations, conducting thorough analyses to validate design integrity and optimize performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless project execution and delivery, coordinating with offshore teams as necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department, identifying opportunities for process optimization, efficiency gains, and cost reduction, leveraging insights from both onshore and offshore teams.
• Act as a technical resource and subject matter expert in design principles, material selection, and engineering best practices, providing guidance and support to team members, including offshore team members.
• Lead by example in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the engineering team, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development across onshore and offshore teams.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, ensuring that deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget constraints, while effectively coordinating with offshore team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape, leveraging insights to inform strategic decision-making and business growth, and ensuring that onshore and offshore teams are aligned with company objectives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and drive a “One Austin” culture and mindset.
• Create and foster a customer service culture cross functionally so that all stakeholders and functions collaborate to be responsive, outcome focused and adding value across the group.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager on sales initiatives, targets and plans.
• Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager to understand markets and market drivers for key customers and industry sources.