Project Manufacturing Manager Lead

BAE Systems (New); City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Project Manufacturing Manager Lead in Edinburgh to oversee manufacturing execution for Defence programs. This role involves leading a team of project managers, ensuring project delivery meets cost and quality standards, and implementing Earned Value Management principles. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and technical skills, along with relevant tertiary qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in managing manufacturing or technical project teams.
• Strong understanding of machining, electronics, and electromechanical assembly processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in project controls, including Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing execution of Defence programs for one shot devices.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of manufacturing project managers.
• Ensure delivery of manufacturing projects to meet schedule, cost, quality, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

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 Project Manufacturing Manager Lead to join our manufacturing and support line of business based at Edinburgh Park, SA, reporting to the Enablement Manager.

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

You will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing execution of Defence programs for one shot devices, delivering machined components, electronics, and complex electromechanical assemblies. This role leads a team of manufacturing project managers to meet project cost, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of manufacturing project managers across multiple programs.
• Be a strong and vocal POC for escalation of issues/roadblocks impacting ability to deliver project scope.
• Set clear expectations, monitor team performance, and drive professional development.
• Ensure delivery of manufacturing projects to meet schedule, cost, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Implement and drive Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor schedule and cost performance.
• Work closely with production, procurement, and engineering to ensure resource, material, and capability readiness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Quality teams.
• Provide timely and transparent reporting on manufacturing status, risks, and financial performance to stakeholders.

About YOU

• Tertiary qualifications and experience that meet the eligibility criteria for membership with the Australian Institute of Project Management (Essential).
• Proven leadership experience, ideally in managing manufacturing or technical project teams.
• Strong understanding of machining, electronics, and complex electromechanical assembly processes (Desirable).
• Demonstrated expertise in project controls, including Earned Value Management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• A current Baseline Clearance or eligibility to obtain.
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) regulations.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

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.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

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

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

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.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.