Engineering Team Lead | VIC-Richmond
| Category: | Engineering |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 03-May-2024 |
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 have an exciting new opportunity for 2 Engineering Team Leads to join our Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) program, located in Richmond VIC, reporting to the Project Engineering Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
As an Engineering Team Lead you will be responsible for delivering engineering outputs within the constraints of quality, cost and schedule including responsibility for leading the a team of engineers to deliver the ESSM production program and transitioning new and upgraded products into production.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the project engineering team to develop innovative solutions to technical issues and implement into production to maintain the production schedule.
- Lead the project engineering team to transition new products into production by planning and developing the engineering solution, implementing and verifying the design and releasing to production.
- Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Develop technical plans to implement new or modified products into production liaising with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Technical oversight and review of engineering work to ensure the quality and technical correctness of the work products.
- Support the program in developing engineering estimates for bid proposals.
- Assist the engineering manager to maintain engineering governance within the project teams and manage resources.
- Monitor and report on the assigned packages of work in terms of cost and schedule performance.
About YOU
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering
- Demonstrated Team Leadership experience
- A good understanding and experience in effective use of Engineering process, lifecycles, methods, tools and infrastructure
- Experience in a production environment would be highly regarded
- Demonstrated good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and customers at all levels
- Demonstrated self-motivation and a proactive approach to progressing all assigned tasks coupled with good problem solving skills
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.