Have you always wanted to work overseas whilst receiving world-class training that will set you up to take your career to the next level?

Look no further because an exciting opportunity awaits you at ASC. We built Australia’s Collins Class submarines, sustain the Collins Class fleet, and have been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in Australia.

To deliver on this new work, ASC are seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers to live, work and learn about building nuclear-powered submarines in Barrow, United Kingdom (UK).

About the Opportunity

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the manufacturing processes and ensuring the successful delivery of submarine projects, influencing how future manufacturing is carried out within our facilities, conducting process maps, producing analysis, technical query resolution and demonstrating tangible outputs for improvement. You will also be responsible for translating the Engineering Design intent (drawings, standards etc.) into Manufacturing Engineering data for use in facilities capability development ensuring appropriate levels of document authoring & controls are maintained.

Once deployed, you will be immersed into the processes and procedures ultimately required to construct the SSN-AUKUS submarines in Australia. You will receive a tailored development plan, giving you exposure to world-class submarine programs, and informed of specific rotations you will complete whilst in Barrow to further enhance your capabilities in submarine design and build.

At the completion of your deployment, you will return to South Australia (SA) to carry out build activities on the SSN-AUKUS Submarines at the Osborne Shipyard. Living and working in South Australia will be non-negotiable, so please consider this when applying.

Please note this is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and introduce concept industrial capabilities, infrastructure and technology into requirement plans and business cases whilst working closely with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to align manufacturing processes with project requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Introduce and integrate new manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with defence industry standards and regulations.
• Oversee quality assurance protocols and conduct regular audits to maintain high standards.
• Mentor and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Manage resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation and utilisation of resources to meet project demands.  

About you

• Qualifications in a technical discipline relevant to Engineering.
• Experience in Engineering or Project oversight to major and complex projects, oversight of facility configuration, and management of system/facility health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of production and production systems ideally with submarines (Coatings, Build, T&C), aircraft or heavy construction.
• Stakeholder management and networking experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.
• Must be an Australian Citizen.

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected U.S. defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

What are the benefits?

We’re here to support you prior to departing for the UK and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the UK, you will have access to a host of great benefits:

• Be paid to work, train, and live in Barrow, UK for the next 2 years.
• Work on world-class nuclear-powered submarines and cutting-edge nuclear technology.
• Undertake world-leading training in nuclear technology.
• Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the UK (such as cost of living allowances, housing assistance, family assistance).
• Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program.
• Access to ASC’s range of industry leading employment benefits.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Find your deeper purpose working with submarines at ASC.

Next Steps

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion. From there, you may be invited to interview.
• Applicants who are not shortlisted will also be notified via email and at the earliest opportunity.