Materials Engineering and Laboratory Manager

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Take ownership of a materials engineering and laboratory function that underpins critical defence maintenance and sustainment work. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll direct day-to-day operations, keep the function compliant with ISO 9001 and 17025, and develop the technical competence of a team that starts at 3 to 5 people and is set to grow. You'll partner with production, engineering and program teams and Commonwealth stakeholders, reporting to a senior leader.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

An established Australian defence and engineering business supporting Commonwealth customers. Known for technical excellence and high standards of quality and safety, it gives specialists the chance to do meaningful work that matters nationally, in a team culture built on collaboration, capability and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own day-to-day running of the materials lab and engineering team
• Act as the lab's representative to external compliance agencies
• Keep the function compliant with ISO 9001 and 17025, NATA and ARPANSA
• Lead audits and keep SOPs and risk assessments current and effective
• Look after equipment servicing, repairs, calibration and LIMS
• Keep team training and competencies current and measurable
• Contribute to capability strategy and workforce planning
• Deliver within budget and meet cost-saving commitments
• Lead change, simplify processes and report on improvements
• Set performance and development goals and back your people

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Materials science or chemical engineering degree
• Deep materials engineering background from defence or heavy industry
• Proven in managing a lab to ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 standards
• Led a small team across multiple projects or locations
• Must be eligible for Australian Defence NV1 security clearance
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal influencing skills
• Delivers to priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Financially literate with a commercial mindset

BENEFITS

• Salary circa $170,000 - $190,000 dpeending upon experience
• Relocation from interstate is open for the right person
• Lead a high-profile capability of national importance
• Opportunity to grow the team and build future capability
• Direct access to senior leadership and strategy

ABOUT KINEXUS

Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the Defence Industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help them grow their careers.

All applications should include your resume as a Word document.

For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Liam Youngon (03) 9982 0304 9982 0304).

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