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Location:
Toowoomba Wellcamp
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1806456T
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The Opportunity -
Boeing is taking another bold step in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. MQ28 is the first military aircraft to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years. This unmanned teaming aircraft is Boeings first military aircraft to be designed and developed outside the U.S and uses artificial intelligence to extend the capabilities of manned and unmanned platforms. This cutting-edge project is aiming to unlock global defence and aerospace opportunities for Boeing and Queensland.
The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. As we continue to accelerate the development program, and expand the aircraft flight envelope through the test program, we are seeking the very best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds to help grow and contribute to our innovative team.
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to join our team supporting the cutting edge MQ-28 Ghost Bat program. In this role you will support the establishment and ongoing execution of the future full rate MQ28 production facility. We are looking for someone who will embrace our companys behaviours and is willing to innovate.
This role is based at Wellcamp Airport, Toowoomba.
As a Senior AutomationEngineer within BDA, you will
- Support transitioning the composites fabrication capability from our Melbourne facility to the new Toowoomba Wellcamp facility;
- Support cross functional engineering team with qualification activities relating to automated production equipment.
- Create documentation, training & best practice material for automated systems.
- Supports the evaluation of program and project requirements, develops complex automated equipment concepts and designs solutions for the Production System.
- Validates analysis of technical data, influences product engineering design and makes robotics, automation or technical recommendations to support production system integration.
- Defines requirements and approves tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of products.
- Develops and implements work-arounds and maintains configuration of hardware, software, and documentation.
- Evaluates emerging technologies for potential application to business needs.
- Conduct investigations on manufacturing processes to identify root cause of defects, propose and lead corrective action projects.
- Provide technical guidance, ensuring personnel operate within technical guidelines.
- Update and maintain materials and process specifications.
- Ensure compliance to safety, regulatory and engineering requirements.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment and have:
- Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering; specializing in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Software Engineering will be highly regarded.
- Previous experience in automation and/or software engineering
- Sufficient knowledge and experience of other aerospace or manufacturing industries.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and practices is highly desirable.
- Effective communication skills with different stakeholders across the business.
- Works well with others and encourages team building.
- Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Assertive, self-motivated and capable of working with a high degree of initiative.
- Hands-on experience with production equipment troubleshooting related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
Whats on offer?
Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.
Other benefits:
- Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
- Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
- Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
- Formal reward and recognition program.
- Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
- Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
- Salary packaging options available.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
- Social and community groups.
BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.
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.
