Bids and Project Associate

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The Thales Defence Mission Systems Domain is a leading provider of integrated mission solutions to surface ships and submarines, and is the No.1 Naval fleet support and technical services company in Australia. It is also a specialist in the upgrade of naval vessels providing systems and platforms integration capabilities. The Project Engineer (PE) will work as part of a team of engineers, technicians and production staff involved in the In Service Support (ISS) of COLLINS class submarines.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Competitive remuneration

• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS

• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)

• Modernised Paid Parental Leave

• Veterans Leave

• Novated Lease options

• Free on-site parking & on-site canteen

• Personal & professional training development opportunities

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Project Engineer, you are accountable for:

• Preparing and monitoring Bid/Project integrated schedule, budget, baselines, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinating input from suppliers, partners and oversees subcontractors.
• Preparing and presenting all internal and customer reporting requirements.
• Monitor KPI’s and conduct analysis to provide early alert to the business of all significant emerging variances and risks.
• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close engineering tasks for the Scylla ISS project
• Develop and continuously improve visual management systems for engineering activities
• Coordinating the refurbishment and STW of electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical assemblies / arrays for the submarine sonar.
• Providing timely resolution to all Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).
• Providing technical / engineering advice and support to members of the Scylla ISS team, seeking Design Authority (DA) approval for changes where required.
• Management of HSE responsibilities including the creation and update of JSEAs and risk assessments. Proactively participate in and promote a positive HSE culture.
• Facilitating the continuous improvement of Lean systems and processes within the group.
• The definition, implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement of engineering task and refurbishment processes and associated documentation including process control, plant and tooling for Engineering and refurbishment activities.
• Utilising Thales’s configuration and inventory management systems to document engineering work and control inventory as required.
• Initiate and execute 5S activities to maintain Engineering and production areas at a high standard.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Degree qualified in business, engineering, project management or other suitable discipline.
• Ability to secure IPMA certification.
• High level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Exceptional written communication skills including authoring content and edi ting.
• Strong customer focus and external relationship management.
• Demonstrated combination of technical and leadership skills.
• Good initiative, self-management and planning skills.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of, and experience with, sonar systems.
• Experience with, or knowledge of, LEAN or other continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of, and experience in the defence environment and military documentation standards.
• Experience as a project engineer in an electronics / mechanical engineering environment.

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/. For more information on Thales visit us @ThalesCareers on Instagram

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