Principal Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Blue Scope is a global success story with 15,000 people across 16 countries. In our NS Blue Scope business, our team of over 2,000 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe and thriving ’re proud to be leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart solutions that support society today and in the future. And we’re committed to driving sustainability and climate action across the business.

NS Blue Scope is known for our quality and contributions to nation building across ASEAN. Our valued brands like COLORBOND steel inspire and protect everything from homes and hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Principal Mechanical Engineer, based in Map Ta Phut, Thailand, will lead the development and implementation of mechanical capital and engineering initiatives across ASEAN. They will drive the creation of strategic business cases to ensure equipment technology is fit for purpose and meets market requirements, while establishing and maintaining Mechanical Engineering standards across projects. Additionally, they will continuously review the capital portfolio and lead the development of the mechanical engineering talent pipeline in the region.

• Project management and delivery support within mechanical engineering
• Managing the governance of mechanical engineering standards across ASEAN projects
• Contribute to design process, project engineering management and commissioning process from mechanical perspective.
• Mechanical equipment strategy and standardization across the ASEAN Region to improve scalability and optimization of resources.
• Ensure all OEM equipment and engineering quality meets the Mechanical Engineering standards and support local team in compliance of local regulations
• Resource management including capability uplift in Country
• End-to-end talent management of Mechanical Engineering skill pool.
• Safety- zero harm

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+years professional experience.
• Proven Experience in Mechanical Equipment Design and Manufacturing with a capability to design, analyse and implement strategic upgrades for heavy Metal industry.
• Proven Experience in understanding of implementation of mechanical design concept in Machine Design, Hydraulics system, Bearing applications and selection, Material selection and application, Gear Box and Transmission systems, etc..
• Knowledge on Mechanical Design standards, Design software’s such as AutoCAD, 3D designs, FEA, etc.. and Awareness on international standards.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills on technical and non-technical topics, to audiences across all levels of the organization.
• Effective facilitator and coach.
• Proficiency in English.

• Desirable Experience in Mechanical equipment design & manufacturing for Cold Rolling Mills, Strip Processing Line / Color Paint Line / Furnaces.
• Proven Experience on Capital projects Front end loading and project execution phases.
• Proven Experience on Erection and commissioning of Heavy mechanical equipment’s.
• Demonstrated effective change leadership across a global, multicultural functional organization.

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, Blue Scope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team.

At NS Blue Scope our success comes from our people. We choose to treat each other with trust and respect. We understand that the range of perspectives that result from having a diverse and inclusive workplace will strengthen NS Blue Scope’s capability for continued and sustained business success.