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About Australian Munitions
Part of Thales Australia, Australian Munitions is the largest domestic manufacturer 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.
Join Thales Australia's Dynamic Team as a Production Engineer in Explosive Material Production!
• Support our site in Mulwala (Yarrawonga Region) at a time of increased demand for our explosive material
• Play a critical role in defining safe production practices that address consistency in product quality
• Roster Position – 7 Days/Nights on, 7 Days off – additional 55% on base for roster
• Thales promotes careers for those that want to be a life-long learner – inhouse and external training for future growth and development on offer
• On-site café and an opportunity to join a thriving social club that gathers for social events throughout the year
• Join a community of employees that relocated to the region to take the opportunities the area brings – i.e. rural lifestyle, community groups, schools, Lake Mulwala for various water sports. As well as local football, hockey, golf, cricket and tennis clubs etc. - Relocation Assistance provided if required
What Success Looks Like:
Recent increase in product demand has seen the section move to 24/7 operation. Working within the Explosives Manufacturing team, this role will ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production. The incumbent will develop sound knowledge of the manufacturing process and develop strong relationships with cross-functional teams that oversee equipment maintenance.
Key Activities and Responsibilities include:
• Work closely with the Senior Production Engineer to develop strategic direction and initiate operational improvements
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Facility policies, systems, processes – in particular Explosives Safety Manual and Special Rules, Management of Change, Engineering protocols and Work Authorisation Systems
• Design, develop, install, commission, run and proof production and process lines and layouts and associated equipment for safe and successful production of explosive and quality goods for Thales Australia’s customers
• Actively support and assist with the implementation of best practice manufacturing techniques
To excel in this role, you will need:
• Tertiary qualified in a chemical or mechanical discipline and have demonstrated professional experience in a manufacturing environment
• An understanding of Lean methodologies and practices is desirable
• The ability to work across a 7/7 roster on both day and night shifts
Benefits @ Thales:
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)
• Fitness Passport discount
• Modernised Paid Parental leave
• Veterans Leave
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 – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
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.
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Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.
