Packaging Solutions Engineer

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Why work for Thales

Significant investments being made on site to cater for new technology developments

Join the exciting, challenging and fast-paced Australian Munitions business

Flexibility Option - Position on offer can be Full-Time or Part-Time on request

Thales were the first Engineering company in Australia to pay the superannuation guarantee on unpaid primary carer’s leave

Primary Carers Leave – 20 weeks with no employment minimum

Secondary Carers Leave – 10 weeks with no employment minimum

The opportunities are exciting and long-term as we build the team of the future

Mulwala – located 3 hours from Melbourne, on lake Yarrawonga, close to Mount Hotham to ski, on the cusp on picturesque wine regions with a thriving hospitality industry

Most importantly - be a part of a positive team culture

About the role

As part of Thales Australia, Australian Munitions is the largest supplier of explosive ordnance to the Australian Defence Force, with a successful track record delivering ammunition, propellants, explosives and related services including acid production and industrial waste treatment to Defence and commercial markets.

The Packaging Solutions Engineer will develop and maintain packaging solutions that are fit for purpose, meet the required dangerous goods transport codes, are able to be scaled up for industrialisation, and meet all commercial requirements.

Responsibilities

Writing technical and supporting documents for packaging solutions, and compiling safety case documentation for submission to the relevant Design Authority.

Managing and co-ordinating with other functions to ensure packaging artwork and designs are appropriately captured in design files, technical drawings, and production operating instructions, for both new and existing packaging solutions.

Supporting pilot phase through to industrialisation of packaging solutions.

Building on relationships between production, operations and technical functions, through open two-way communication to ensure AM is operating as a true one-team business.

About You

Degree in engineering or equivalent qualifications in Mechanical, Industrial or Production discipline

Previous experience in a similar engineering position in support manufacturing

Strong team skills and the ability to successfully interact with various stakeholder groups

Good to Know

You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit –

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Prior to offer you’ll complete a pre-employment police and medical check. Thales also complies with current public health orders in place and as such you may be requested to provide your COVID-19 vaccination record.

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