Job Description
Production Transfer Lead - Defence Systems
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Full time
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2mo ago , from Electro Optic Systems Holdings
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We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.
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The Production Transfer Lead is accountable for establishing and executing the framework required to replicate EOS Defence Systems Australia manufacturing capability across approved international sites in a controlled, repeatable, and compliant manner.
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The role ensures production processes, industrial data, tooling, workforce capability, and quality controls are transferred without degradation in quality, yield, schedule performance, or configuration integrity.
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In carrying out this role, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership consistent with EOS values and standards, exercise sound judgment, and perform all duties with due care, diligence, and professionalism.
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We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their skilled and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.
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The Production Transfer Lead is accountable for establishing and executing the framework required to replicate EOS Defence Systems Australia manufacturing capability across approved international sites in a controlled, repeatable, and compliant manner.
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The role ensures production processes, industrial data, tooling, workforce capability, and quality controls are transferred without degradation in quality, yield, schedule performance, or configuration integrity.
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In carrying out this role, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership consistent with EOS values and standards, exercise sound judgment, and perform all duties with due care, diligence, and professionalism.
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Transfer Strategy and Governance
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Establish and maintain the approved Australian production baseline as the reference standard for all transfer activity.
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Define the governance, controls, and transfer criteria required to ensure process, tooling, industrial data, and quality requirements are replicated consistently across sites.
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Prevent uncontrolled localisation, undocumented process deviation, or implicit transfer of risk during production replication activities.
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Transfer Execution and Control
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Develop and maintain the phased transfer plan covering site readiness, training, controlled ramp-up, and first-build execution.
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Define transfer sequencing, entry and exit criteria, and control measures to prevent premature localisation or unmanaged risk.
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Ensure early production uses approved processes, validated tooling, and controlled inputs until local capability is proven stable.
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Monitor readiness, conformity, yield, and process adherence during ramp-up and elevate deviations before progression.
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Production Engineering Capability
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Assess production engineering capability across sites and identify structural, skills, and capacity gaps.
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Recommend the controls and support structures required to sustain multiple production lines with consistent outcomes.
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Reduce single points of failure in critical production engineering and operational roles.
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Reach-Back Support
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Establish an Australia-anchored support model to provide rapid-response subject matter expertise during transfer and early production.
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Define escalation pathways and support protocols so issues are resolved without production disruption or local divergence.
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Embed the reach-back model in site operating practice before ramp-up.
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Skilling and Workforce Uplift
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Design structured skilling programs, including immersion in Australia and supervised transfer activities.
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Design cross-skilling and workforce resilience to reduce dependence on individual knowledge holders.
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Confirm local teams are assessed and ready before independent execution.
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Supply Chain and Material Qualification
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Ensure transferred production uses verified and equivalent materials, components, and suppliers.
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Ensure supplier and material qualification is governed through validated performance and acceptance criteria.
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Prevent unverified components, undocumented workarounds, or divergence from the approved baseline.
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Systems and Performance Visibility
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Align systems such as ERP, MES, dashboards, and supporting industrial data so sites operate with consistent controls and comparable performance data.
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Enable cross-site visibility of production, quality, and yield while supporting local compliance requirements.
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Support a coherent global production system rather than fragmented local models.
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Initial Production Capability
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Support first-build and early production to confirm process stability, product conformity, and controlled local execution.
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Coordinate actions required to achieve initial production capability at approved international sites.
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Manage quality, throughput, and schedule-related transfer risks during ramp-up.
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Long-Term Alignment
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Implement audit, review, and continuous improvement mechanisms to prevent drift from the approved baseline.
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Support cross-site learning and feedback models that reinforce alignment and shared standards.
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Provide regular visibility of transfer status, site maturity, and emerging risks through governance channels.
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📌 Production Transfer Lead - Defence Systems (South Australia)
🏢 Electro Optic Systems
📍 South Australia