Boeing Defence Australia's Aerospace Engineering & Production Capability provides a range of modification, production, repair and continuing airworthiness services to support Defence's Boeing-managed aircraft fleets and complex communication systems. We work hand-in-hand with our customers to develop and deliver critical capabilities to support their mission now and into the future.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to support the CH-47F Chinook rotary wing platform. As a highly skilled Engineering Manager, you will leverage your extensive engineering expertise and leadership skills to manage engineering sustainment services for the CH-47F Chinook helicopter. This includes the management of sustainment technical support and, as required, overseeing the full lifecycle of engineering changes from initial proposal through to incorporation on the platform. In addition to technical leadership, you will provide frontline people management and development for your engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture.

This role is based in Enoggera, QLD.

As the Chinook Engineering Manager you will:

- Manage and lead a team of engineers and senior technical officers, including coaching, development, performance management, and resource planning to build a skilled and motivated workforce.
- Work closely with Project Managers and the Chief Engineer to ensure engineering and technical support deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
- Act as a hands-on principal engineer, providing technical guidance and decision-making on complex sustainment and engineering change activities.
- Develop, communicate, and govern execution against engineering plans and strategies.
- Serve as a key customer interface to ensure engineering requirements are clearly understood and project engineering status is communicated effectively.
- Ensure optimal deployment of engineering resources and activities,



balancing team workloads and project priorities.
- Collaborate with business capability leaders to identify skill gaps and recruit or develop engineering talent aligned to project needs.
- Lead engineering projects through system engineering reviews and formal business gate processes.
- Track team and project performance metrics, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing effective solutions.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing.

To be considered for the role you will have:

- Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or related discipline (RPEQ and/or CPEng desirable).
- 10+ years' experience in complex sustainment, development, or integration projects.
- Proven experience managing and developing engineering teams while delivering technical outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering and lifecycle management.
- Experience with Change Management and engineering artefacts.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage and influence stakeholders.
- Experience with Defence Aviation Safety Requirements (DASRs).
- Rotorcraft/CH-47 systems knowledge is desirable.
- Aerospace or defence project management experience highly regarded.
- Experience in an ASDEFCON contract setting highly regarded

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
Benefits

- Flexible work arrangements including working from home, compressed work weeks and part time.
- Formal reward and recognition program
- Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
- Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave
- Salary packaging and professional memberships sponsorship options available

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