About the Company/Role:Our client is an Australian technology company focused on the commercialisation of innovative laser enrichment technologies for applications including Uranium enrichment (green power generation), Silicon-28 enrichment (Quantum computing) and medical isotope enrichment (emerging radiopharmaceutical therapies).
The Engineering Manager is responsible for providing engineering management, project management, and leadership of technical and engineering staff.
Responsibilities include:
- Working closely with the senior technical team regarding engineering and technical decisions.
- Planning and executing engineering development projects (resourcing, scheduling, engineering budget, and staffing requirements).
- Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), providing formal reports as required on project progress.
- Supporting the CTO in the development & implementation of new technology and engineering initiatives.
- Engineering assessment and validation of in-house built and externally procured equipment.
- Support in the hiring of technical and engineering staff.
- Oversee implementation and administration of QA/QC strategies in support of commercialisation activities.
- Liaising with key mechanical contractors and managing critical activities.
- Oversee design management of laser enrichment technology mechanical equipment and associated systems.
- Management of the mechanical engineering team in the construction enrichment technology equipment.
Skills & Experience:- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Australian Citizenship required.
- Experienced in mechanical design processes with the ability to interpret complex technical designs and scientific concepts.
- Experience in a technical/engineering leadership role working with diverse technical teams.
- Experience with project management – planning, execution and management of required tasks.
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and the ability to take strategic direction.
- Ability to identify and execute key project tasks through to completion with a continuous improvement focus.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office specifically Microsoft Project experience.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to identify business and technical risks.
- Ability to implement mitigation methods and identify potential project problems.
Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Nikita on 02 8071 4290 or sydney@evolvescientific.com.au. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.