Full time, permanent opportunity for a Technical Lead - Metallic Structures and Fabrication
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Our client emphasises industry revolution, from conception to delivery, showcasing their bold and tenacious approach to solving complex problems with lean, solutions-focused strategies. Redefining UAS, defining possible.
Embarking on a landmark project that showcases sovereign excellence in design and manufacturing, we want you to join them on this journey.
Your new role
We invite you to bring your ideas, take calculated risks, drive innovation, solve problems, seek and provide feedback, and be hands-on. Together, we will redefine what is possible.
Working with this established client, you have a unique opportunity to directly contribute to Australian Sovereign capability, coming in at the start, to see through this landmark project to completion. You will be with the foundation team, where everyday will not be the same, and you will get to work on being part of something truly ground-breaking.
Duties will include but not limited to:
* Oversee fabrication processes including tooling, bonding and quality assurance for wing components
* Coordinate sub-system integration including control surfaces, actuators, wiring harnesses and embedded sensors
* Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure system integration
* Manage delivery timeframes, resource allocation and deliverables
* Conduct product inspections and component testing as directed
* Mentor junior engineers
What you'll need to succeed
We seek individuals who thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are alike, who challenge the status quo, and who collaborate effectively to meet their client's needs.
Demonstrated experience within a defence project environment and uncrewed aircraft systems will be highly regarded.
* Aerospace engineering background
* Ability to guide a multidisciplinary team as well as ability to work closely with other engineering teams
* Strong knowledge of composite materials utilisation and application to wing structures
* Sheet metal tooling and fabrication techniques
* Aircraft systems integration experience
* Previous experience providing project delivery support
* Component and Sus-System level quality management and product optimisation.
N.B. You will be required to work in the office 5 days a week due to the nature of the project.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience. However, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
What you'll get in return
You will get to work for an organisation that empowers their staff to make decisions, whilst creating an environment where innovation is encouraged, with everyone working together to achieve the same goal.
Operating hours are 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, and they are based in Adelaide South with a second location opening shortly; Parking is available on both sites.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
For further information please email holly.powell@hays.com.au.
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