Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer roles available within SQS Group in all states, work assignment may either be in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, or WA

Southern Steel Group and its subsidiaries specialise in providing the nest steel products, sheet & coil, and expert steel processing and distribution. Our company network is extensive, represented in every Australian state.

Southern Queensland Steel is part of the Southern Steel Group, the largest privately-owned steel company in Australia. With more than 1400 employees nationwide, the foundations of this company are built on strong values and a sense of family belonging.

We service our customers through multiple SQS businesses and division affiliates in various States in Australia. In NSW: Steelpipes, Piling Solutions Australia, Rigby Jones, Rollco, Metal Shop Technics, Southern Sheet & Coil, Coil Processors. In QLD: RPG Australia. In Victoria: Surdex Steel, Smithweld Bending, KOMO Metform Engineering, Alliance Laser, Surdex Sheet & Coil, Eliott Engineering, Australian Rollforming Manufacturers. In SA: Brice Metals, Ferrocut. In WA: WA Cutting Services, Boyd Metal Industries

To succeed in this position, you will need to have industry related experience within similar positions, a strong work ethic and strong safety focus.

The ability to carry out work with minimal supervision, a keen and enthusiastic approach to your work and willingness to work over time will help you ensure success in this role.

MAIN OBJECTIVE

Responsible for managing engineering and production processes of jobs from quoting stage to completion, including planning, scheduling, NC programming, purchasing, follow up, liaising with customers, suppliers and coordinating with other team members during entire production process.

DUTIES

Review quotation and purchase order information (provide assistance to Estimator during quotation process if required). Enter sales order and set up jobs in ERP system. Update job information in relevant customer folder.

Process CAD information using AUTOCAD to put through FAST CAM package to generate NC Programs to relevant machines. Convert 3D drawings to 2D if relevant.

Calculate material required and check availability of stock (obtain quote & source material if necessary).

Keep system job entries up-to-date. Transfer relevant NC programs to machines. Issue Job Card to Workshop.

Constantly follow progress of jobs, check engineering, tooling and quality. Ensure completed job complies with customer requirements. Liaise with customers regarding job completion and delivery status.

Coordinate with Accounts and Production Manager to ensure jobs are shipped and invoiced upon completion.

Conduct job analysis on time, cost, quality and materials. Make any changes/improvements as required for future jobs.

Liaise with other team members regarding current jobs, quoted/potential jobs, production issues relating to machines, operators, material etc.

Other indirect tasks as directed by Manager including: coordinating IT services with HO; changing crystal report in Ml to suit our application; suggest Improvements/streamline processes; provide customer information to team members to assist with obtaining future work.

All employees are subject to legal obligations regarding their own and their fellow workers Work Health & Safety (WH&S). They are to fully co-operate with the company WH&S Policy and Program, to ensure safety in the workplace is maintained. All employees shall undertake hazard identification as part of their normal duties, and report any unsafe conditions or work practices. All employees are responsible for their own safety as well as those around them.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Sound knowledge, understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings

Knowledge and experience in cutting and forming processes

Meticulous — eye for detail

Understand and utilise computer technology (AUTOCAD / FASTCAM)

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic and values team work

The successful applicant will be joining a secure, reputable organisation who o er their employees’ opportunities for career progression.

If you have the skills & experience we need and have a positive attitude, please apply now.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We promote a safe work culture; therefore, we have a process of reference checking and pre-employment medicals which includes a drug and alcohol screen for the successful applicant.

Salary: Between $79,499 and $82,000 per annum + Super