JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.
Operating worldwide, the company is the world's leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training.
The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.
We pride ourselves on the quality of the products and solutions we supply and our close work with our customers to ensure that our products remain safe and reliable in the most challenging subsea environments.
The key to building and maintaining our world class reputation is the recruitment and retention of the very best people.
JFD is part of the broader James Fisher Group which provides a wider range of maritime engineering and logistic products and services to industries including oil and gas, renewables, and transportation.
About the role We are seeking a dedicated Configuration Engineer to join our team in Caringbah. This role will ensure that our Diving and Hyperbaric products and systems are configured, maintained, and optimised to meet JFD's high standards.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager Diving and Hyperbaric, you will be leading configuration control and change management processes across various defence and commercial projects.
Primary duties include : Manage full lifecycle configuration of dive and hyperbaric equipment, ensuring documentation accuracy and version control. Maintain configuration documentation, including drawings, technical specs, software versions, and bills of materials. Drive continuous improvement in configuration processes, ensuring alignment with JFD and contractual requirements. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Qualifications: Tertiary Engineering qualification with formal training in Configuration Management or equivalent industry experience. Experience: Proven expertise in configuration management standards and practices. Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent organisational skills. Effective communicator with experience in cross-functional teamwork. Software Proficiency: 3D Modelling (Solidworks desirable), 2D Drawing (AutoCAD desirable), PLM software (Lascom desirable), and intermediate MS Excel and Word skills. Other Requirements: Australian Security Clearance eligibility and a valid C Class Driver's License. Why work for JFD? Join a team of people who are passionate about their job. Opportunity to expand the role and obtain new skills and experience. Contribute to a growing and successful business with an exciting order book. Wellbeing programs employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed. Flexible working arrangements, including a condensed working week to support a half day every Friday. Generous paid community service leave to support your local community or serve as a defence reservist. Weekly fruit baskets to keep hunger at bay on busy days. Free on-site parking. Novated car leasing options available. Paid Parental Leave Scheme. How to apply Applicants must have existing Australian work rights and ability gain security access to Australian defence establishments.
To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.
Any offer of employment will be subject to a preemployment health screen which includes a drug and alcohol screening. Apply through the Seek website with your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you think you're a good fit for JFD. Veterans are encouraged to apply! Your application will include the following questions : Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? #J-18808-Ljbffr