Job Title: Head of Process Engineering & Industrial Architecture
About the Role:
This is a dynamic role that serves as the liaison between business lines and engineering teams, process engineering, industrial infrastructure maintenance, and industrial architecture. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring functional performance at the country level, as well as supporting business units in designing and delivering industrial solutions.
The ideal candidate will bring significant industrial experience to ensure supply chains and industrial processes are competitive and effective for our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure industrial requirements are integrated into product policy and measured throughout the product lifecycle, aiming for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
* Define target costs for future products and ensure adherence to production, maintenance, and repair cost objectives.
* Oversee industrialisation work packages, ensuring readiness levels during product development.
* Develop industrial skills for short, medium, and long-term performance.
* Collaborate with purchasing to select, qualify, and monitor suppliers, ensuring industrialisation success.
* Oversee prototype, pre-production, and production phases, ensuring effective launch at appropriate sites.
* Define the industrial plan for products, including facilities, tools, and test equipment to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.
* Lead efforts to harmonise best practices, implement continuous improvement, and reduce the carbon footprint of processes and products.
* Ensure safety, monitor compliance with industrial standards, and lead efforts to manage obsolescence and CAPEX planning.
Requirements:
* Master's degree in Process Engineering or equivalent, with extensive experience in Industrial Operations, ideally in manufacturing, maintenance, and repairs.
* Proven track record in product and supply chain development with significant experience in new product introduction.
* Strong leadership skills with a focus on team empowerment, long-term commitment, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* In-depth knowledge of industrial processes (manufacturing, repair, third-party management, installation) and industrial IT (Digital 4.0, automation, dashboards, etc.).
* Experienced in Lean management tools (e.g., PDCA, Gemba Walks), continuous improvement, and problem-solving techniques.
* Strong interpersonal skills to mobilise resources, build professional networks, and promote transparency and collaboration.
* Eligibility for Australian Defence Clearance is required.
Benefits:
* 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.
Please note: Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.