Specialist Mechanical Engineer (weapon Design And Manufacturing)

Thales Group

Not specified; annual salary review mentioned; emp...
Small arms and medium calibre weapons design
High-precision component manufacturing
Cnc machining and metallurgy expertise
This specialist engineering role ensures engineering excellence across the design, manufacturing, and lifecycle sustainment of advanced weapon systems

Job Summary

  • This specialist engineering role ensures engineering excellence across the design, manufacturing, and lifecycle sustainment of advanced weapon systems.
  • The team has been supporting Australian soldiers for over 100 years by designing and manufacturing a range of small arms for military use.
  • Candidates will benefit from modernised paid parental leave, novated lease options, and recognition as a Family Friendly Workplace.

Matching Summary

This specialist engineering role ensures engineering excellence across the design, manufacturing, and lifecycle sustainment of advanced weapon systems.

Salary

Not specified; Annual salary review mentioned; Employee discounts available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Small arms and medium calibre weapons design
  • High-precision component manufacturing
  • CNC machining and metallurgy expertise
  • Tight tolerance control and process optimization
  • Defence-regulated manufacturing environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Root cause analysis and technical problem-solving
  • Engineering mentoring and knowledge transfer
  • Lifecycle sustainment and maintenance planning
  • Stakeholder liaison and compliance oversight

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Chartered Professional Engineer accreditation
  • Extensive experience in mechanical engineering and manufacturing
  • Australian citizenship required for Defence security clearance

Work Rights

Must be an Australian citizen

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