Structural Drafter-Detail Designer

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 a Detail Designer to join our Hunter Class Frigate program. This position is offered in Melbourne, Vic.
As a Detail Designer you will be responsible for providing professional design and detail drafting services that are accurate, safe, on time and on budget.
You will further provide design services and technical support for the development or modification of various structural aspects of the Hunter Frigates and act as a technical liaison with the wider Detail Design teams across the program.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Complete technical design / drafting activities using 2D & 3D CAD and other similar software packages and develop manufacturing drawings at a component, assembly and installation level that cover all client and customer requirements.
- Creation of supporting documents associated to these drawings such as parts lists for use in advanced bill of materials.
- Actively identify and meet internal and external customer needs and expectations, through consultation and reporting of progress
- Ensure technical competence to enable the provision of professional design and detail drafting services
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with appropriate Engineering, Drafting and Quality Management System standards
- Effectively communicate both verbally and in written form with all stakeholder groups, raising issues to relevant stakeholder(s) in an objective, professional and timely manner
- Prepare and maintain accurate technical documents, records and reports in accordance with function and project requirements
- Participate in meetings, sharing knowledge with the team
- Ensure continuous improvement of personal technical capability to provide high quality input by maintaining knowledge and awareness of related technologies and standards through establishing internal and external networks

About YOU
- Drafting qualification such as Technical Certificate Qualification in Engineering or equivalent industry experience. Relevant Engineering qualifications with demonstrable experience in drafting and structural design will also be considered
- Demonstrate experience as a draftsperson, preferably within Naval/Maritime, Defence or similar industries, designing steel and aluminium structures supporting equipment or as the primary construction
- Hands on expertise in producing design using software such as Rhino (preferred), Auto CAD, CREO or similar
- Experience in resolving technical issues in a design and manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of relevant technical drawing standards
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively without supervision
- Hold Eligibility for Australian Defence Security Clearance

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

About US
You will 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.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

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.