PI Engineering Service Manager

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

An opportunity now exists for an Engineering Service Manager to demonstrate their technical expertise and make a valuable contribution within Maritime sustainment. 

This rare position will be offered on a permanent and full time basis and will be based in Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/ or hybrid working.

The guided missile destroyers are expected to undergo significant upgrades to their combat management system, ensuring a more efficient and reliable defence in both air and sea.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the strategic direction and development of products and services developed within the Programme
• Manage appropriate overall engineering capability needed to deliver the engineering products and services required to achieve design completion of the sustainment activities
• In conjunction with direct report Engineering Managers, prepare Engineering data for production enablement in Maritime Sustainment
• Oversee the technical aspects of major procurement activities within area of responsibility
• Guide development and execution of Programme plans and specific development activities associated with development of Programme products ensuring they are compliant to the Operational Framework and compliant to the safety and security policies
• In conjunction with direct report Engineering Managers, establish Strategic Resource Plans to provide the Engineering capability to deliver engineering solutions both now and into the future
• Undertake detailed planning and estimating to establish the Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedule, earned value measurement system, and staffing profile for significant program changes or future programs
• Guide the Engineering Change Management team in setting up the scope of work according to data received from Defence partners

About YOU

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Tertiary qualifications and experience satisfying the requirements for membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
• Previous shipbuilding / sustainment / manufacturing experience will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated Team Lead knowledge and experience with substantial formal engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering Principles
• Working Knowledge of Defence project environments
• Demonstrated experience in Team Leadership and Team Management of a mid-large sized project

• NV1 clearance or eligibility required

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate 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 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.

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 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.