Manufacturing Officer | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard
| Category: | Trades, Operations and Manufacturing |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 04-Sep-2025 |
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. 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 currently have 2 exciting opportunities to join us as Manufacturing Officers on our Hunter Class Frigate Program within our Maritime Australia line of business.
This opportunity will provide you with comprehensive training in all aspects of manufacturing, enabling you to develop a deep understanding of core responsibilities such as production processes, quality control, safety protocols, and efficient resource utilisation.
This role will be based out of our Osborne Shipyard in Adelaide. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Participating in safety briefings, audits and inspections and discussing related manufacturing processes
- Engaging in cross-functional meetings with different departments to understand their roles in manufacturing
- Contributing to the appropriate systems, procedures and controls to enhance the efficiency of manufacturing processes
- Inspecting raw materials and finished products for quality standards
- Assisting in conducting quality tests and measurements including documenting and reporting
- Assisting in manual handling and managing inventory levels and stock control
- Learning to interpret production schedules and plan material requirements
- Assisting in the Production Planning end to end process and systems
- Understanding the use of material and resource management software
- Collaborating with the design and engineering teams to understand product specifications
- Assisting in developing, reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings and designs in the 3D modelling tool.
- Working closely with manufacturing engineers to optimise production processes
- Supporting Quality Control, quality assurance and dimensional control process and systems both in the shipyard and vendors.
About YOU
You'll have:
- Sound written and verbal communication skills for reporting, collaboration and effective stakeholder engagement
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills and Problem-solving abilities
- Team orientated with a lean in approach
- Organisational and problem-solving skills
- Flexible with a can do attitude
- Well-developed self-management and organisational skills and an ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
- Ability to effectively manage competing/changing priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated Computer literacy with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite along with SharePoint
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 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 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.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
