Manufacturing Engineer – Build Strategy

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 groundbreaking technology, including SSN AUKUS. We have been selected by the Australian Government to jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Every role in our SSN AUKUS team is helping to deliver essential sovereign capability for Australia.

BAE Systems is 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’re seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the AUKUS Program at BAE Systems in Adelaide (Flinders St), on a permanent, full-time basis.

Work with integrated engineering and build teams to shape the future of submarine manufacturing in Australia. You’ll help align UK design with local capability, supporting the development of build strategies, engineering processes and future shipyard infrastructure. If you’re experienced in large scale and complex manufacturing environments and thrive on collaboration, innovation and navigating change, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

Enjoy flexible work options, including hybrid work and a 9-day fortnight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide governance, oversight and technical expertise manufacturing processes, ensuring safe systems of work, quality control and configuration management.
• Act as interface between Production and Engineering, interpreting and advising on technical documentation, design changes and manufacturability.
• Deliver expert input into design-for-manufacture and product safety
• Drive introduction of new technologies/processes to enhance efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement by optimising quality, reducing cost and waste, and resolving technical or process issues.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering technical capability and best practice

About YOU

• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes in a commercial and/or defence environment
• Degree level qualifications in an Engineering discipline
• Engineering experience enabling eligibility for admission to the Institution Chartered Professional or experience enabling admission into the Institution of Engineers, Australia
• Significant experience within a production engineering capacity
• Understand governance, compliance, and integration processes

We believe in hiring for potential. If this role interests you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

At BAE Systems Australia, you’ll join a workplace that genuinely cares about your wellbeing. We value diversity and understand that an inclusive culture helps everyone thrive. As Australia’s largest defence company, you’ll be part of a global team delivering some of the most advanced and meaningful work in the country — with endless opportunities to shape your career, wherever it may lead.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We’re proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and as a member of the Circle Back Initiative, committed to responding to every applicant. To learn more about our employee benefits, flexibility options, and recruitment process, visit BAE Systems Careers.

Application REQUIREMENT & CLEARANCE

As this role requires a Defence security clearance, applicants must be Australian citizens capable of obtaining and maintaining a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance. Further information on security clearances can be found here.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) also apply, meaning nationality may influence suitability for this position. Due to the nature of the program, the successful candidate will also be required to complete and pass a nuclear mindset assessment prior to commencement.