Mechanical Superintendent

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.

• Responsible for day to day management of team and implement resource planning as directed by Production Manager
• Ensure all activities associated with the manufacture, production and assembly of components are produced in the most cost effective way whilst maintaining an efficient use of resources and meeting all safety, design, quality and budget requirements.
• Deliver a positive and productive industrial environment, through effective leadership of all team members.
• Responsible for project budget and cost targets, including meeting and monitoring budgets
• Plan and manage the resource requirements for the production activities in line with production deliverables, cost and budget targets.
• Improve the Production team capability, by identifying and developing team members to take up future leadership roles.
• Provide reports on production activities, including progress against plans, and cost performance reporting
• Coordinate work activities, facilitate running of meetings, control activities of teams, provide training and use of work instructions, procedures, work steps and work orders.
• Responsible for understanding quality requirements and working to meet or exceed quality requirements, report on issues and provide ideas to improve Production
• Take ownership of the development, implementation and management of a comprehensive risk management system in their work area, including formal hazard identification/management, risk assessment, regular workplace inspections and job safety analysis
• Demonstrate commitment to SHE Policy, procedures and practices in accordance with the requirements of the BAE Systems Australia and their respective Business Unit SHE policies, the Safety Health and Environment Management System (SHEMS) and relevant legislation.

About YOU

• Trade qualifications or Mechanical Engineering degree required
• Mechanical/Mechatronics experience in Power & Propulsion and/or Combat Weapons installation (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated experience with a Maritime Sustainment and / or Shipbuilding environment within a people management role (highly desirable)
• Well-developed self management skills and demonstrated ability to work under his/her own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
• Negotiate with and influence internal and/or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
• Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation by participating in the introduction and management of change in the workforce, develop creative and flexible solutions and manage emerging opportunities as challenges
• Contribute to a workplace learning environment by creating learning opportunities, promote learning and monitor and improve learning effectiveness
• Proven ability to function confidently within a project team and broader business environment
• Able to form & facilitate problem solving teams in order to achieve engineering systems and processes outcomes
• Eligible to obtain and maintain relevant Defence Clearances

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