Senior Production Engineer

Senior Production Engineer – Babcock Australia & New Zealand Join to apply for the Senior Production Engineer role at Babcock Australia & New Zealand . About the Role As a Senior Production Engineer at Babcock, you will play a key leadership role within an integrated engineering team, guiding and developing your people while ensuring the timely and high‑quality delivery of engineering artefacts. Responsibilities Develop and deliver the Facilities Monitoring and Control (FMC) subsystem, ensuring it meets cost, schedule and technical requirements across the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System and other related projects. Lead systems engineering activities including requirements management, subsystem integration, acceptance testing, certification and technical investigations. Support the design, delivery, sustainment and operational readiness of critical defence communication capabilities across Australia. Required Experience and Skills Extensive relevant experience in comparable technical/engineering roles. A good understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve desired results. Experience in leading technical investigations, conducting risk assessments and guiding decision‑making across the product lifecycle. Solid grasp of design, analysis, manufacturing and support processes, and an appreciation for interfacing technologies. Leadership demonstrated through commitment to developing others, fostering knowledge sharing and building collaborative relationships across teams. Managing engineering activities to time, cost and quality, and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders, including during formal reviews. Benefits and Working Conditions Agile work environment with onsite and remote options, provided with a laptop and working‑from‑home kit if required, and compressed hours for additional flexibility. Work‑life integration policy with leave entitlements including annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave and more. Supportive and engaging environment for career growth, supported by a capability framework and ongoing access to self‑led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and study leave. Access to the beRewarded discount programme and novated leasing options and a corporate shares plan. Wellbeing support through the online programme Munch, Mind, Move, Money, the employee assistance program and wellbeing leave. Opportunity to participate in the weRecognise programme, recognising outstanding work in line with principles such as Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver. Who We Are Babcock International Group is a global aerospace and defence company delivering bespoke, highly skilled engineering services. Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock employs over 1,700 people, operating across defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy. Why Join Us We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience. Due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines. Applicants who progress may be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work. Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr