ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.
Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists to join the SSN‑AUKUS Build program in Australia with The Australian Shipbuilder, a joint venture between ASC and BAE Systems. As our new Capacity Planning Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and applying capacity models that support efficient, sovereign submarine manufacturing. Working closely with planning, engineering and production teams, you will help shape shipyard capacity modelling capability, embed lessons learned from global submarine programs, and drive production readiness. This role offers the chance to build deep technical expertise and influence long‑term manufacturing outcomes for Australia’s future submarine capability.
This is a full-time opportunity based at our Osborne site in SA.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with program, planning, engineering and production teams to develop and document submarine manufacturing processes, workflows and systems aligned to build strategy objectives.
- Support capability development initiatives, including capacity modelling and advanced production methodologies tailored to Australian operations.
- Develop, mature and maintain shipyard capacity modelling capability in line with the agreed capacity modelling strategy.
- Perform capacity modelling activities and analyse results to inform production readiness, workforce planning and infrastructure decisions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying, recommending and helping implement process and system enhancements.
- Produce high‑quality reports and artefacts detailing modelling assumptions, inputs, results, limitations and future recommendations.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with domestic and international stakeholders to support integrated build planning and execution.
About you
- Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- Demonstrated engineering or technical experience within a complex manufacturing or process engineering environment, preferably in Defence, Shipbuilding and/or heavy engineering industries.
- Experience in capacity planning, capacity modelling, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or production planning within a complex industrial, defence, shipbuilding or heavy manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience developing or working with manufacturing process models, simulations or production system models.
- Understanding of production readiness, manufacturing processes and workflow design in a high‑assurance or regulated environment.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate analysis into practical recommendations.
Eligibility
This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.
Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US 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.
Benefits
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
- Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
- Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
- Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
- A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
- Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.
About ASC
Established in 1985, ASC’s 3000-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.
