Manufacturing Engineer

at  BAE Systems

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have a new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including a 9 day fortnight.
As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for assessing Manufacturability of designs, and for providing guidance to Production on build changes to effectively fabricate and install. You will also create build plans for structural fabrication of steel units and blocks; and hot and cold outfitting of compartments on-board of Hunter Class Frigates HCF.

• Provide professional engineering technical and operational support that is accurate, safe, on-time and on-budget to support project and task activities
• Identify key Risk and Opportunities within areas of responsibilities and mitigation plans
• Work with stakeholders from Engineering and Production to influence the Hunter build strategy from planning through to implementation
• Assess new requests for change to the build strategy and/or Engineering design to enable production
• Support the manufacturing processes and framework through HCF build
• Reconcile production results and strategy decisions to enable future improvements to the HCF build

About YOU

• A Trade or Degree level qualification in an engineering discipline
• Demonstrated experience within mechanical engineering, production engineering or field engineering environment related to metal fabrication, equipment installation and systems integration
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of manufacturing processes in a commercial and/or defence environment
• Good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with engineers and production personnel within the project
• Demonstrated good problem solving skills

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances