Job Overview
The Engineering Lead plays a pivotal role in leading the Engineering Services team, comprising system safety engineers, senior logistics engineers, cybersecurity engineers and configuration management specialists. Their key responsibilities include maintaining program documentation, providing technical governance, monitoring compliance with contracted KPIs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead the Engineering Services team and assign tasks appropriately while monitoring performance and supporting professional development.
* Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to provide engineering governance and oversight ensuring activities comply with the Engineering Management System.
* Monitor and report on engineering and configuration management metrics to address potential KPI and OPM performance issues before they impact contractual targets.
* Support the Engineering Manager in technical planning proposal reviews, and customer engagement, with authority to deputise during the Engineering Manager's absence.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A degree in Engineering with a significant component of Electrical Engineering.
* Minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience with specialised knowledge of technical or operational practices within engineering.
* Tertiary qualification and professional development sufficient to attain recognition as a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia.
* Demonstrated experience in decision making, planning and establishing goals with direct impact on operational results.
* Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills, and ability to maintain stability of performance under pressure.