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About the OPPORTUNITY -

We have a great opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Maritime business based either at Osborne, SA, or Melbourne, Vic.

If you are based outside of Adelaide, please note occasional travel to Osborne may be required.

This role will see you work within the PI Production Engineering Team as part of the DCE DDG program. As the Mechanical Engineer you will be working on reviewing engineering artefacts and identifying/assessing any mechanical issues that may be present in drawings or artefacts. You will be part of the engineering change team who will be assessing and provide impact assessment for new drawing releases and informing the PMO and production team of the impact. You will be working with various groups of key stakeholders to address the issues identified and to provide solutions prior to production.

Ideally you will have worked in a maritime or ship building environment previously, with experience in design and review of drawings to check for any gaps in artefacts prior to manufacturing/production.

This role will see you:

• Assist with engineering change reviews/ design reviews on artifacts that will be used for production, manufacturing and assembly as part of DCE DDG upgrade program
• Advice and define production techniques with respect to assembly and test process capabilities, in pursuit of on-time delivery of cost competitive, quality products.
• Input into design for manufacturability
• Provide recommendations and introduce new ways to identify defects and anomalies in design artifacts to ensure manufacturing/production is made to the correct standard and requirements.
• Act as an engineering technical liaison between Engineering, Production, Planning, supply chain and PMs
• Support the DCE DDG cataloguing team as required by providing technical advice.
• Provide Meta data from engineering artefacts to support the development of CoConsole to generate OQEs
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical or structural design, reviewing and analysing mechanical drawings/artefacts, ideally in a production environment
• Experience working in a maritime or ship building environment is highly desirable
• Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team as per assigned tasking needs
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills - communication both written and verbal to internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing tasks/priorities, both in a team and autonomously
• Defence security clearance 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.