Job description 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.
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About the OPPORTUNITY We have an exciting 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.
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.
Key responsibilities include: 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 embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including a 9 day fortnight.
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.
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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.
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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.
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International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
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