Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead | SA-Edinburgh Parks
| Category: | Engineering |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 10-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 opportunity for a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead to join our 440 Manufacturing and Support line of business based at SA- Edinburgh Parks, reporting to the M&S Program Engineering Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working an optional 9-day fortnight.
You will be responsible for supporting mechanical production activities and processes within the Manufacturing business unit, with a focus on our soft metals machining workshop, ensuring engineering governance, managing operations, providing technical advice, resolving safety issues, driving continuous improvement, supporting bid assessments, offering design for manufacture guidance and developing engineering management plans while fostering a community of Manufacturing Engineering SME's and providing leadership and support for production and new product introduction initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for both internal and external customers for products falling within scope of authority
- Provision of Engineering oversight for mechanical production activities and processes within the Manufacturing business unit focussing primarily on manufacturing activities and products produced by the Soft Metals machining workshop
- Provide and ensure Engineering governance is applied across Soft Metals workshop machining and all related activities within the Manufacturing business unit
- Manage the daily operations and priorities of the Soft Metals Manufacturing Engineering team within the Manufacturing Business Unit.
- Lead investigation and resolution of any Product Safety or Environmental Safety issues in relation to products and processes within scope of authority
- Lead and/or support bid feasibility assessments and the development of cost estimates
- Lead engineering planning resources in the provision of support all projects undertaken by M&S
- Maintain visibility of emerging Manufacturing technologies and related opportunities in support of driving Continuous Improvement of manufacturing processes
About YOU
- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline
- Effective in communication, stakeholder management and proficient in technical skills
- Possess effective leadership abilities
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.
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.