Melbourne Operations

Melbourne Operations & Laboratory Manager

Company:

Boeing Aerostructures Australia Pty Ltd

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you'll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

We currently have a vacancy for a Melbourne Operations & Laboratory Manager to work within the Boeing Technology Innovation Australia (BTI-A) team.  Reporting to the Melbourne Technology Centre Manager, this role will interface with BTI-A research managers, Boeing Aerostructures Australia and international Boeing Enterprise customers and stakeholders to provide local BCA and BDS program support and research and technology transition outcomes.

You will be responsible for leading a team to plan and execute the BTI-A Melbourne Operations / Laboratory work statement for the 'One' laboratory (BTI-A and ATL organisations).  You will also be responsible for ensuring a safe and effective working environment and the development of world-class equipment, facilities and people.

Position Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities you will need to perform include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the Melbourne laboratory operations team to plan and execute the BTI-A operations work statement within cost, schedule and resourcing requirements
• Lead the development and implementation of laboratory capability, laboratory validation, skills, certifications and processes
• Coordination with BTI-A Technology Integrator for Melbourne legal support for Contracts and IPM
• Coordination with BTI-A Technology Integrator for Melbourne procurement and receiving finance activity
• Ensure the 'One' Laboratory operates in a safe and compliant manner including capital improvement
• Support development and maintenance of appropriate BTI-A/BAA management and quality procedures
• Provide regular reporting of progress and quality performance under BTI-A and OneBPS frameworks
• Conduct training, coaching and induction of new employees
• Champion employee development and performance management
• Participate and support internal and external customer reviews

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• Degree in engineering, materials science or a related discipline
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following - laboratory operations, engineering processes, production systems and/or aerospace mechanical/systems testing
• 7+ years within a research and development, engineering or laboratory environment
• Demonstrated interpersonal and people management skills
• Proven track record in proactive employee engagement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to communicate with scientific and non-scientific communities from all levels

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• Proven track record in project planning, resourcing and execution of test and/or development projects and programs

Classification Level: This is a non EBA Position IJC 6C1KMK and remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience. 

Applications will close Monday 15 September 2025

About our benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus
• Additional annual Boeing Day off
• Access to Boeing Discount Program – an exclusive retail and services discount marketplace
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Salary packaging options available
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program

About us:
Boeing Aerostructures Australia is Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of composite flight control components for commercial aircraft. We are renowned for our collaborative and supportive working environment and for the high calibre of our people. We are passionate about improving peoples' lives through increasing global mobility with our iconic planes including the production of the 737, 777 and 787 models. 
 

At Boeing Aerostructures Australia, we are committed to creating an inclusive and incident and injury free workplace, where employees can realise their career goals and make a positive contribution to Boeing's success.

If this role is you and you're excited by the opportunity to be part of building something amazing, we welcome your application.
 

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Our Boeing Australia employers are committed to inclusive and flexible workplaces and encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, genders, disabilities and for veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. 

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