Job Description
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Location: | Toowoomba Wellcamp |
Category: | Engineering / Technical |
Position Type: | Permanent |
Job Reference: | BOE/1928529 |
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking a Composites Process 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
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 transitioning composites fabrication capability from our Melbourne facility to the new purpose built Toowoomba Wellcamp facility;
- Develop and lead test activities to ensure structural integrity with novel materials/processes;
- Support the production system design for composite fabrication in Wellcamp
- Develop and implement work instructions for composite fabrication;
- Support Materials related outsourcing activities, e.g. qualification of suppliers against Boeing specifications;
- Provide technical oversight of our production and production process qualification activities across the business; and
- Ensure compliance to safety, regulatory and engineering requirements.
Who we're looking for:
- Applicants must hold tertiary qualifications in: Mechanical/Manufacturing/Chemical /Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 2+ years' in relevant technical disciplines
- Previous experience in composite manufacturing is highly desired but not essential
- Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and practices
- 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:
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
