Detail Design Discipline Lead

All Systems GO Be part of the next generation of defence technology
- Bring your leadership to this key role within Hunter Class Frigate Program
- Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity and open-mindedness

At BAE Systems we are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Detail Design Discipline Lead within our Hunter Class Frigate Programbased in SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard.

**What this opportunity will mean for you**:

- Purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment where you can thrive
- Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world
- Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual
- Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
- A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values

**Your new role**:
BAE Systems Maritime Australia (formerly known as ASC Shipbuilding), has been contracted to deliver nine of the world's most advanced anti-submarine warfare frigates to the Royal Australian Navy. The Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) will create and sustain more than 5,000 jobs across BAE Systems and the wider Australian Defence supply chain over the life of the program.
As the Detailed Design Discipline Lead, you will work with the Management Team & in particular the Delivery Lead, on the management of cost and schedule elements of allocated work scope against agreed programme targets. A focus for this role will be the management of in-country Detail Design capability to execute significant packages of work on the Hunter Class Frigate Program, and develop a capability growth path in support of continuous naval shipbuilding

**Reporting to Detailed Design Engineering Manager you will be**:

- In charge of the day to day line Management of a team of Detail Designers
- Maintaining the alignment of the core Detailed Design tools, processes, policies and methodology between BAE Systems UK Naval Ships & the BAE Systems Australia Maritime Acquisition
- Developing and/or maintaining Detailed Design processes and procedures in order to ensure cost effective, repeatable and quality deliverables
- Continuing development of capability at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide
- Accountable for the Quality of outputs (against agreed programme targets) produced by their team of Detailed Designers and as governed by the assigned processes and procedures
- Advising and supporting Operations and other functions

About you

**As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have**:

- Drafting qualification such as Technical Diploma in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
- Demonstrated experience as a draftsperson, preferably within Naval/Maritime, Defence or allied industry including experience in a leadership position in a technical domain
- Mechanical CAD experience with the ability to use the core engineering tools (e.g. FORAN, Windchill, AVEVA ERM)
- Well-developed leadership skills and the proven ability to motivate and influence others
- Demonstrated experience working within a systems engineering framework
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
- Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

Clearances
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

**Applications should be addressed to**: Ammar Bakos, Talent Acquisition Specialist

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