Engineering Manager

At BAE Systems Australia
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- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
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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 an Engineering Manager to join our Hunter Class line of business based at Osborne SA, reporting to the Transverse Design Authority.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
You will provide engineering and management expertise to the delivery of the Hunter Class Frigate Project to ensure that the Vulnerability and Shock requirements are met. You will manage the Vulnerability and Shock engineering resource for the project including the delivery of engineering work and services.
You will be responsible for the development of engineering design and production output in line with the survivability requirements of the project, within cost, schedule and quality targets

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Ensure that the whole ship vulnerability requirements are successfully managed and integrated into the HCF design to provide WSRD compliant performance for vulnerability
- Delivery of engineering effort to budget and schedule in line with the Vulnerability Level 3 Schedule
- Manage the assessment of wholeship vulnerability and equipment level shock performance either through internal modelling or sub-contracts
- Control the equipment shock specification and manage the contractor relationship to ensure shock compliant delivery from all suppliers
- Provide discipline interface to other disciplines / areas of the business to ensure the delivered HCF capability is optimised for low vulnerability across

About YOU
- Experience of working within and managing Engineering Design effort or equivalent experience in a heavy industrial/marine environment
- Ability to operate in a large, complex project at engineering management level in a multi-disciplinary, matrix management environment
- Technical knowledge of combat systems and platform design and integration for naval surface or submarines
- Knowledge of the engineering life cycle and the relationship between activities in different phases of the engineering lifecycle
- Technical knowledge of modelling and verification techniques for transversals and experience using FEA packages preferable
- Knowledge of Project Management techniques (EV,CPI,SPI, Risk etc)
- Knowledge of at least one of the following:

- Design to protect Equipment against naval shock, shock qualification and ship integration
- Vulnerability assessment techniques
- Armour protection strategies
- Strong communication skills (cross functional), strong customer focus able to utilise negotiation skills and manage potential conflicts
- Proficient skills in teamwork, collaboration, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
- Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

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 are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
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.