Head Of Engineering Delivery

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At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it's all driven by human intelligence.
Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day.
So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.
We share what we know and we challenge what's possible.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we're driving progress in some of the world's most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
Our Munitions teams in Benalla and Mulwala produce propellants, explosives and munitions for defence and commercial uses.
With ongoing investment into research and development, we produce a range of explosive ordnance systems for the Australian Defence Force and its allies.
And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.
Working at our sites in Benalla and Mulwala - Pangerang and Yorta Yorta land, your role purpose is to - Responsibilities Accountable for all engineering activities across Munitions, Energetics, and Chemicals Product Lines in bids, projects, and products, ensuring delivery outcomes align with business strategy and product roadmaps Oversee product timelines, budgets and resources to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality outcomes Provide strategic team leadership, setting clear goals, empower team members and cultivating a culture of accountability and innovation Spearhead critical projects and oversee their industrialisation, ensuring seamless transition from design to full-scale production Collaborate with operations, design and supply chain teams and others to align project goals with business and operational goals Mitigate risk, resolve production bottlenecks, and ensure compliance from a safety and regulatory standards Implement and optimise lean manufacturing and agile project management practice to enhance efficiency and team performance Qualifications and experience Must have Explosive Ordnance engineering lifecycle knowledge and experience underpinned by relevant tertiary qualification Must have experience leading engineering teams to deliver complex projects Proven success in delivering large-scale manufacturing or production projects Experience influencing and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve outcomes whilst develop strong working relationships Bachelor of Engineering Degree and / or equivalent, and / or demonstrated engineering competencies required to attain CPEng Eligible for Australian State engineering registration and the National Engineering Register as required As part of our commitment, we offer Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance Thales Flex – Hybrid work environment Recognised leader in reservist employee support Veterans Leave Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance) Modernised Paid Parental Leave Novated Lease options Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work Personal & professional training development opportunities Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner Access to a network of the best people And much more Good to Know Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.
Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.
In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.
The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
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International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
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Job details Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

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