Electronics Technician Leading Hand

QinetiQ employs more than 8000 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

We are currently looking for an Electronics Technician Leading Hand to join our QinetiQ Engineering and Technology Centre (QTEC), based in Port Melbourne.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the Electronic Technician Leading Hand will take responsibility for work performed by a small team including personnel supervision, quality assurance and overall task performance to meet deadlines.

As the Electronics Technician Leading Hand, you will be responsible for:
Managing a small team of technicians, including annual goal setting and the conduct of performance development reviews

Training and directing technicians in equipment use and advanced technical procedures

The ability to perform quality checks of products for release, including validation and verification activities and formal certification of quality checks

Directing technicians whilst demonstrating the ability to meet schedules and quality levels

Supporting the development of documentation including Work Orders, Work Instructions, SOPs and Risk Assessments

Ensuring the completion of tasks generated by the onsite Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) tool

Assembly of product systems and installing electrical and electronic systems in a range of equipment using 12v and 230v systems

Performing electronic diagnostics and fault finding

Provide input into new product development and installation guides

Provide input into operating and maintenance documentation

To be successful in the role of Electronics Technician Leading Hand you will need to bring with you:
Significant trade/supervisory experience

Superior attention to detail, with experience and analytic skill to assemble and troubleshoot complex systems

Ability to work in a changing environment both within a workshop environment and at a customer's site

Be willing to learn and adapt to new and varying products and equipment

Computer and IT literate proficient in Microsoft Office products

Have a proactive attitude towards management of safety, quality, security and project performance

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience interpreting wiring diagrams and engineering drawings essential

Working with CAD models and design tools (Preferred but not essential)

Defence experience (Preferred but not essential)

Can provide advice and guidance to professional engineers and designers, positively influencing designs and projects

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

**Some of our benefits include**:
Individual Professional development allowance

Flexible work

Purchased leave program & loyalty leave

Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

Annual incentive scheme

Complimentary salary continuance insurance

Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back

Relaxed dress code

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