Wellcamp, Queensland
Job ID BOE-1880738 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Aug. 27, 2025Job Description
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Location:
Toowoomba Wellcamp
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1880738
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We are seeking a Production Engineering Manager to join our team supporting the cutting edge MQ-28 Ghost Bat program. In this role you will facilitate the development of the future full rate MQ-28 production system, working across all production functions within Boeing in Australia. We are looking for someone who will embrace our company's Values and Behaviours and is willing to innovate. The role is based in Toowoomba (preferred) or Brisbane.
Boeing is taking another bold step in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. MQ-28 is the first military aircraft to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years. The unmanned teaming aircraft is Boeing's first military aircraft to be designed and produced 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.
Responsibilities
Responsibility for the team performing the following work activities: Refining the production system design for composite fabrication, assembly and factory testing of the aircraf- t Specifying key equipment requirements and providing oversight as suppliers design, build, install and commission the equipmen
- t Planning and facilitating approvals to qualify the equipment to Boeing standards and release the equipment to production. This includes, where necessary, transitioning capability from the prototype Melbourne and Wacol facilities to the Toowoomba Wellcamp facilit
- y Completing recurring and non-recurring engineering effort supporting the production effort at both Wacol and Toowoomba Wellcamp facilitie
- s Lead the team to conduct production problem solving, process improvement and change management, lean production system design and implementation, production planning/metrics and equipment/facilities suppor
- t Lead the team to apply sound judgment and make technical decisions based on appropriate production engineering requirements, processes, methods and procedure
- s Partner with other areas of the business to ensure the production activities delivers on its business plan and target
- s Drive the technical development of our supplier base to enable their capacity and capability growt
- h Foster longer term initiatives to continuously improve staff skills and competencie
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Required skills and experience
Tertiary Qualification in engineering or equivalent technical experience in an aerospace/mechanical disciplin- e Experience in a leadership and management role in a production environmen
- t Strong knowledge/experience in Manufacturing including Safety and Lean principals is essentia
- l Build and maintain excellent relationships with other managers and team member
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Applicants must be meet Australian Defence security requirements.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.
As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests.
Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
Our remuneration and benefits package includes:
Flexible working options-
Study assistance
Salary packaging
Employee Incentive Program
Global opportunitie
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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.
We are also committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
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.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
- Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.