Senior Project Engineer

3 Months ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Project Engineer at Thales, you will be managing capital projects and contributing to technical engineering solutions to enhance production capacity within an industrial environment. Your responsibilities include leading and managing capital projects from initiation to completion, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with engineering plans and safety protocols, overseeing system implementation, developing project schedules and budgets, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. This role requires experience in project management within a chemical, manufacturing, or industrial setting. The job involves managing capital projects and finding technical engineering solutions to enhance AM’s production capacity.
Must have:
  • Manage complex capital projects in chemical, manufacturing or industrial settings
  • Expertise in manufacturing facility upgrades and process optimization
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and project management
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (chemical or mechanical preferred)
Good to have:
  • Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP or similar)
Perks:
  • Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance
  • ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
  • Recognised leader in reservist employee support
  • Veterans Leave
  • 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
  • Novated Lease options
  • Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
  • Personal & professional training development opportunities
  • Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
  • Access to a network of the best people
  • And much more!

Job Details

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Australian Munitions (AM) teams in Benalla and Mulwala produce propellants, explosives and munitions for defence and commercial uses. With ongoing investment into research and development, we produce some of the world’s most high-performing guided weapons and explosive ordnance systems. And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.

Based at our Mulwala office on Pangerang and Yorta Yorta land, your role will be to manage capital projects and contribute to finding technical engineering solutions that enhance AM’s production capacity, ensuring their successful delivery in a dynamic and growing industrial environment.

Your responsibilities

  • Lead and manage capital projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget

  • Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and quality standards

  • Ensure compliance with engineering plans, regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and environmental standards

  • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of systems, equipment, and processes, driving continuous improvement

  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to effectively meet project goals

  • Conduct risk assessments, troubleshooting, and problem-solving to address project challenges and mitigate potential issues

  • Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout project execution

On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours: 

  • Proven experience in managing complex capital projects, ideally in a chemical, manufacturing or industrial setting

  • Expertise in manufacturing facility upgrades, process optimization, and enhancing operational efficiency in industrial settings

  • Strong understanding of engineering principles, technical problem-solving, and project management methodologies

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to identify and address project risks and challenges

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a focus on safety and compliance

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is essential, preferably chemical or mechanical

  • Project Management, or a related field and certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP or similar) is desirable

  • Must be eligible to obtain Australian Defence Clearances

As part of our commitment, we offer:

  • Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance

  • ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

  • Recognised leader in reservist employee support

  • Veterans Leave

  • 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

  • Novated Lease options

  • Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

  • Personal & professional training development opportunities

  • Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

  • Access to a network of the best people (A Nobel Prize winner on our staff list!)

  • And much more!

Good to Know

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.

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