Engineer/Scientist

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We are currently seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our Engineering team permanently as they develop their career within our manufacturing industry.

This role is based at our Port Melbourne facility and is 100% onsite.

About the role:

Working alongside diverse and experienced engineers as part of the Melbourne Engineering team, you will support a range of stakeholders from design and leadership through to shop floor across multiple programs.

As an Industrial Engineer you will support the design and improve the manufacturing and production processes using Lean manufacturing and other improvement concepts.

Position Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for Production line balancing / optimization and rate readiness
• Perform job observations to define time/ labour standards and identify waste
• Identify key constraints in the manufacturing system
• Perform cost benefit analysis
• Develop production recovery plans
• Update factory visual management systems
• Support continuous improvement and Lean activities to improve flow, cost and increase rate
• Support Continuous improvement workshops and perform problem solving (AIWs / 3P)
• Support One Boeing Production System maturity
• Provide key inputs to support flow-oriented factory layouts
• Ensure compliance to process requirements and procedures

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Safety, quality and people focused
• Positive relationship building and stakeholder leadership skills
• Excellent communicator
• Experience working in a manufacturing support engineering role
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and production improvement processes
• All candidates must have full, unrestricted working rights

This is an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement position and can classified as either an Engineer 1A or 1B depending on experience. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks and a 3-month probationary period.

Our Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance - Get paid for the time you work. All employees are eligible for flex time; simply put, if you work more than your regular hours you are eligible for that time off
• Overtime - There are times when we might need you to work a bit longer to meet project demands. During these times, over-time may be available in lieu of flex-time
• Flex Hours - Not all of our people work 9-5. Starting hours can vary from 6am to 10am. We focus on delivering results, not watching what time you start work
• Development - We encourage our team to grow in their roles. There are opportunities for further learning, conferences and travel

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 01, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (Australia)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.