Mechanical Production Engineer

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 a great opportunity for a Mechanical Production Engineer to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based either at Osborne, SA.

Working as part of a team, this role will see you operate as a Mechanical Production Engineer to maintain, track and control the weight on and off the ship. You will be responsible for maintaining the weight register as items are taken off and put back onto the ship to accurately control the total weight. You will be liaising with various stakeholders, recording information and reporting on this as requested.

This role will require you to be involved on and off the ship as well as undertaking some desk-based tasks. It is important that you are mobile to move around the ship and across the yard.

Ideally, you will have worked in a production environment previously where you have interacted with trades people, supervisors, managers and suppliers for production.

This role will see you:

• Act as an interface between production and other Engineering disciplines, interpreting documents and information as required
• Manage and maintain accurate information for tracking purposes in Excel and provide required reports
• Engage with stakeholders in a production environment for the maintenance of records
• Ensure that the DCE DDG tasks are safely conducted using processes and procedures that are compliant with WHS legislation and the BAE Systems SHEQ policies.
• Participate in problem identification and analysis

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

About YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering – Bachelor degree, Diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a mechanical engineer, ideally in a production engineering capacity
• Demonstrated experience working with Excel and the management of spreadsheets with numerical calculations
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal for stakeholder engagement and reporting purposes
• Defence security clearance (NV1) or eligibility to obtain
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

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.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

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. 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. Please visit this webpage for more information.