Automation Engineer

The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an Automation Engineer to join the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Production Facility currently being built at Wellcamp Toowoomba, QLD.

In this role you will be part of a team that builds something that matters, grow with a high-performing team, and leave a legacy in Australian Defence manufacturing. We are looking for someone who will be hands-on in the production process and embrace our company's behaviours.

Why this is exciting

• This is a rare opportunity to work on Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help build a state-of-the-art site that will deliver Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in more than 50 years and redefine how advanced aircraft are made.
• Work on an advanced, high-visibility defence program (MQ-28) that blends autonomy, aerospace systems and new production approaches.
• Shape the future of Australian aerospace manufacturing - your work will support national defence capabilities and the growth of local industry.

What you'll get to do

• Support the commissioning and installation of composites fabrication equipment in our new Toowoomba Wellcamp facility;
• Create documentation, training & best practice material for automated systems;
• Influence production system design by giving technical recommendations to the equipment and processes being installed;
• Develop expertise on the asset operations so they meet composite fabrication requirements;
• Evaluate emerging technologies for potential application to business needs;
• Provide technical guidance, ensuring personnel operate within technical guidelines;
• Ensure compliance to safety, regulatory and engineering requirements; and
• Willing to be hands-on with production equipment to support process development and troubleshooting

Who we're looking for

• Must hold Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering; specialising in Mechatronics/Mechanical will be highly regarded.
• 1+ years of previous experience in automation and/or mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and practices is highly desirable.
• Effective communication skills with different stakeholders across the business.
• Works well with others and encourages team building.
• Assertive, self-motivated and capable of working with a high degree of initiative.
• Must be based at Wellcamp with willingness to travel to suppliers and Boeing sites across Australia

Security requirement

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

Location

• Wellcamp, Toowoomba

Boeing values that guide the work we do:

• Integrity - We are honest, transparent and accountable.
• Safety - We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
• Quality - We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
• Customer focus - We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
• Teamwork & One Boeing - We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
• Inclusion & Respect - We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Why join Boeing Australia at Wellcamp

• Work on a once-in-a-generation defence program: be part of the delivery for Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help produce Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in 50+ years - a standout, high-visibility achievement for your career.
• Work with cutting-edge autonomous aircraft technology and a team of highly skilled Boeing and industry experts.
• Opportunity to shape processes, culture and capability from the facility's inception.
• Career development, ongoing training and real opportunity to grow within Boeing Australia.

How to Apply

• Click on the link and include a brief cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
• Include a current CV that includes your work history and qualifications.

Join us and help build something big - a sovereign manufacturing capability, a bold new aircraft program, and the next chapter of Boeing in Australia.