Towed Arrays Industrial Process Engineer

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The Industrial Process Engineer - Methods, Integration, Test & Deployment

implements and improves strategies and solutions for the relevant industrial activities to reliably produce or service a product or system.

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance
• ThalesFlex – 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

As a Industrial Process Engineer – Methods, Integration, Test & Deployment, you are accountable to:

• Develop manufacturing, repair, service, testing and integration plans and procedures and assist with defining and maintaining applicable standards.
• Support the APRU operational teams in implementing first-level maintenance (TPM), alongside the maintenance teams.
• Define the testing and burn-in strategy for equipment and subassemblies, as well as the industrial needs in terms of testability.
• Ensure that production/support processes and tools are defined, implemented, prepared and optimised.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations.
• Define and optimise documentation, tools and processes for production and repair/support based on the information provided by the R&D engineering teams, and provide for the development of technical production and repair data.
• Anticipate the preparation of future developments in compliance, promote technological innovation to reduce costs and cycles, and ensure the feasibility and reproducibility of manufactured components (with the Industrialisation Process Engineers).
• Develop test and control plans and procedures for production equipment and associated resources (programmes, benches, interfaces).
• Work with the Industrialisation Process Engineers to develop objective costs as early as possible in the process and ensure those costs are maintained.
• With the Product Support Managers, capitalise on production lines and manage feedback, and play a key role in improving productivity and continuous improvement.
• Work with the Industrialisation Process Engineers to incorporate supplier issues as part of the subcontracting of certain activities.
• Propose a strategy for handling obsolescence and initiate the corresponding actions with the relevant functional areas.

To be successful in the role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Extensive knowledge of production and repair processes
• Extensive knowledge of products and their manufacturing or repair processes
• Knowledge of industrial management control
• Basic knowledge of stock management and flow management methodologies
• Implementation of continuous improvement and management tools (Lean: flow management, conducting Gemba Walks, Compass Room, Plan Do Check Act (PDCA), TPM, etc)
• Practice of analytical and problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of production tools, industrial IT & use of dashboards (analysis, decision support)
• Share the vision and generate long-term commitment
• Know how to listen and mobilise resources in a context of mutual respect
• Share information out of a desire for transparency
• Act with agility, adjust behaviour in real time and foster a culture of continuous improvement

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We'll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

It's easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don't see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right –no matter your background or personal circumstances –please introduce yourself or join our community. We're committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

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