Description:
- All Systems GO! Be part of the next generation of Defence technology
- Bring your leadership and expertise to exciting 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 Senior Liaison Engineering Officer within our Maritime Australia program based in Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA.
- Purposeful work where your efforts are recognised 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
This is a key role within our Maritime Australia program, where you will contribute to the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) in the design and build of nine anti-submarine warfare frigates for the Royal Australian Navy.
As a Senior Liaison Engineering Officer, you will be responsible for providing guidance to Engineering on manufacturability of designs, and for providing guidance to Production on any design changes that may be required to effect an installation or assembly.
You will utilise your experience in shipbuilding, in particular primary structure fabrication and construction, to ensure the liaison engineering teams delivers assistance to production interpreting the Hunter Class Frigate design and design intent, assist Stage 2 and Stage 3 with developing solutions to issues identified during production and providing guidance to design engineering on manufacturability of designs.
Reporting to the Senior Liaison Engineering Lead you will be responsible for:
- Provide engineering and production experience with respects to primary structure fabrication and construction into the development or modification of the Hunter Class Frigate.
- Act as an engineering technical liaison between Design Engineering & Production.
- Support the Liaison Engineering Lead, where necessary defend the position and decisions of the engineering leadership in production forums.
- Provide professional engineering technical and operational support that is accurate, safe, on-time and on-budget to support project activities.
- Ensure any in-production modifications are captured in company change management systems.
- Identify Stage 3 output quality issues and/or improvements.
- Train others and be self-competent in using HCF core engineering tools (FORAN, Windchill, AVEVA ERM, DIPS, CMPIC, etc).
- Use the engineering tools above to carry out queries, investigations, planning to assist operations work on HCF.
- Actively challenge current Liaison Engineering work standards or processes, identify improvement opportunities for consideration by detailed design management.
- Support other business functions with the development and implementation of production continuous improvement activities.
- Actively seek to develop non-technical skill areas including leadership, communication, and project management via a self-development plan.
- Provide help and direction to less experienced team members to support their effective working and development.