Manufacturing Engineer: Multiple Opportunities

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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 groundbreaking technology. Individually, we all contribute to our success. Collectively, we make the impossible possible. Recognized 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.

We have Multiple Opportunities from intermediate to senior level Manufacturing Engineers across the Build Strategy, Installation & Integration, and Production Design Teams to join our Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program based at SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Delivery Lead. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for providing professional engineering technical and operational support that is accurate, safe, on-time, and on-budget to support project and task activities within the Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program.

• Support the development and validation of the overall Build Strategy plan
• Support, develop, and validate key compartment installation plans
• Develop installation and integration plans for key platform and combat equipment and systems
• Support the design and fabrication of key production enabling products required at the shop floor
• Act as an engineering technical liaison between Engineering and Production
• Provide engineering support to mature the build strategy plan, the manufacturing plan, and other deliverables as required
• Support the validation and improvement of manufacturing processes and systems
• Ensure compliance with the SHE Management System, mitigating risks and improving overall SHE performance

Experience within an electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, or field engineering environment. Experience within the naval shipbuilding, maritime sustainment, or industrial production engineering capacity. Considerable and demonstrated trade experience within the naval shipbuilding or naval maritime sustainment environment will be considered in lieu of this. Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality, and cost. Good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with engineers and production personnel within the project. Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations.

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.

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 defense 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 a 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 recognized 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:

As a Defense 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.