At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS

• Family Friendly Workplace Certified company with Competitive Remuneration.

• Be a part of a world-class workshop with all tooling and PPE provided.

• Fitness Passport Discount + Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).

• Modernised Paid Parental Leave.

• Veterans Leave.

• Personal & professional training, development and internal growth opportunities.

OUR TEAM

As part of our VTS business, our PRV team is primarily focused on the design, manufacture, delivery and support of protected mobility vehicles on a global scale. We are very proud of everything we do in support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms as we all work together towards our purpose. Most importantly – be a part of a positive team culture that is focused on our people.

YOUR ROLE:

Come join our growing Industry team as a Lead Process Engineer – Methods, Integration, Test & Deployment. As an individual contributor, the Lead Process Engineer - implements and improves strategies and solutions for the relevant industrial activities, with the help of the specialised product architect and the Process Engineering Manager - Industrialisation, to make it possible to reliably produce or service a product or system.

Working at our Bendigo site, on Dja Dja Wurrung Land, you will be working alongside other process engineering team members delivering improvements and facilitating process maturity and performance across the teams. Your exciting new career opportunity will see you:

• Develop manufacturing, repair, service, testing and integration plans and procedures and assist with defining and maintaining applicable standards (ranges, tools).

• Prepare the manufacturing / repair / service data file documentation.

• Support the APRU operational teams in implementing first-level maintenance (TPM), alongside the maintenance teams.

• Take action as needed in real time to support the APRU in response to an Andon call.

• 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.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive knowledge of production and repair processes, particularly in Fabrication process.

• Extensive knowledge of products and their manufacturing or repair processes and 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 Experience in implementation of continuous improvement and management tools (Lean: flow management, conducting Gemba Walks, Compass Room, Plan Do Check Act (PDCA), TPM, etc).

• Knowledge of industrial management control and stock management and flow management methodologies.

• Knowledge of production tools, industrial IT & use of dashboards (analysis, decision support).

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY:

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.

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 http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

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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.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.