Process Engineer - Industrialisation

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Our Australian Munitions teams in Benalla and Mulwala produce propellants, explosives and munitions for defence and commercial uses. Supported by ongoing investment into research and development, we produce some of the world’s most high-performing guided weapons and explosive ordnance systems. And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.

The Process Engineer – Industrialisation is vital for the successful launch and ongoing management of industrialisation activities throughout the design, development, validation, and manufacturing/service phases.

This role ensures that the manufacturing processes fully consider all industrial constraints until the production launch and the continued support for the manufacturing of propellants, explosives, and munitions for both defence and commercial purposes.

Working at our Benalla site on Yorta Yorta land, your role purpose is –

• Collaborate with experts in methods, processes, technology, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and procurement from the design phase onward to guarantee the manufacturability and support of products, ensuring optimal projected industrial performance

• Provide support for maturing the product and its manufacturability/serviceability from the design phase until the start of production

• Collaborating across teams to ensure manufacturability/support of products for projected industrial performance

• Overseeing the successful launch of product production

• Minimizing risk and ensuring compliance in environmental safety and HSE

• Championing and implementing sustainability and emissions reduction initiatives as needed

On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification, supported by experience of industrialisation processes

• Extensive knowledge of production processes in a manufacturing environment, including product-specific manufacturing processes

• Demonstrated ability to establish or maintain an industrialized product manufacturing process and associated technical and manufacturing data packs

• Proven capability in conducting root cause analysis of product defects and implementing corrective actions

• Proficiency in analytical and problem-solving techniques

• Must be eligible for an Australian defence clearance

As part of our Commitment, we offer:

·       Competitive remuneration + Super + Health Insurance

·       ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

·       Support to Defence reservists

·       Veterans leave

·       Fitness Passport Discount – access to a network of gyms across AUS

·       Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (travel, car hire, technical, medical insurance)

·       Modernised Paid Parental Leave

·       Novated lease options

·       Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

·       Personal and professional training opportunities

·       Sonder – wellbeing and support partner

·       Access to a network of the best people (a Nobel Prize winner on our staff list!)

·       And much more!

Good to Know

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You must be able to hold a Baseline Defence Clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

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