Structural Change Lead - Melbourne, Australia - BAE Systems

BAE Systems

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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At BAE Systems Australia

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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 opportunity for a Structural Change Lead to join our Hunter Class Frigate program based in Melbourne or Adelaide, reporting to the Engineering Manager of Structures.

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

As the Structural Change Lead you will be responsible for the forecasting, scheduling and implementation of design changes, ensuring the accurate, safe and on time development or modification of structural design, systems and materials.

You will also be a technical interface with the broader engineering team, change configuration team and sustainment and procurement personnel.

Key responsibilities include:

Assess design changes for their impact on the structural engineering domain, including impact on hours and schedules.
Take ownership of structural driven change, presenting the details of these changes to wider engineering, supply chain and management teams.
Oversee and track the successful implementation of structures owned change and structures change tasks deriving from changes owned by other domains, ensuring they are completed to agreed schedule and budget.
Provide project engineering leadership to structural engineering activities conducted by the structural team.
Provide an interface between project team and management and customer representatives.
Develop appropriate strategies for effective management and monitoring of structural changes.
Perform design, review and lead structural tasks as required.

About YOU

Civil/Naval Architecture/Aerospace/Mechanical degree qualified and satisfying the requirements for membership of the Institute of Engineers Australia.
Significant experience as a professional Engineer, with demonstrated experience in delivering and managing engineering services, preferably within the defence industry.
Demonstrated experience gained in the management of engineering teams, projects and stakeholders.
Experience working with Windchill or other PLM system.

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.