EOI - Technical Team Lead

Babcock International • Henderson, NV

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Technical Team Lead, you will lead a team of engineering and supplier quality professionals conducting Supplier Validation assessments that guide Australian suppliers into the nuclear‑powered submarine supply chain. You will act as a subject matter expert for the supplier assurance process, integrating Babcock UK requirements into the H&B framework and serving as a lead member during on‑site audits. In this role, you will be a key liaison to Babcock procurement and supplier quality functions, ensuring validation requirements align with onboarding processes and contractual obligations. Reporting to the AUSSQ Senior Project Manager, you will oversee supplier assessments from down‑selection through corrective action planning, conduct audits and field visits, and deliver detailed gap analyses to support supplier development. You will also represent Babcock at industry events, contribute to program reporting, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires domestic and international travel and offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening Australia’s contribution to AUKUS through supplier assurance excellence.

Requirements

• Experienced leader in quality assurance and supplier validation
• Proven background in Defence or other high‑risk industries
• Extensive expertise in auditing quality management systems
• Experience in developing supplier assurance programs
• Experience in guiding suppliers through complex qualification processes
• Ability to lead, mentor and coach technical professionals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of business and supplier networks
• Ability to thrive in multi‑national environments, balancing local and group requirements
• Demonstrated success in shaping best practice frameworks in both established and start‑up contexts
• Sound knowledge of ISO standards, risk management, and safety systems
• Commitment to integrity, accountability, and excellence
• Motivated by the opportunity to contribute to AUKUS and AUSSQ endeavours
• Supporting Australia’s role in the trilateral nuclear industrial base while upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance
• Eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineering and supplier quality professionals conducting Supplier Validation assessments
• Act as a subject matter expert for the supplier assurance process
• Integrate Babcock UK requirements into the H&B framework
• Serve as a lead member during on‑site audits
• Liaise with Babcock procurement and supplier quality functions
• Oversee supplier assessments from down‑selection through corrective action planning
• Conduct audits and field visits
• Deliver detailed gap analyses to support supplier development
• Represent Babcock at industry events
• Contribute to program reporting
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely
• Laptop and working from home kit if required
• Compressed hours
• Work life integration policy which brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more
• Supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave
• Access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan
• Wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave
• Participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees