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What are we offering you?
Training - commensurate with experience
Rewards & Recognition Program
Discounted health insurance with Medibank
Novated Leasing options
Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi and 500+ other retailers
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Who will you be working with?
Reporting to the Global Operations Director, as a key member of the Digital Mine team, the Industrial Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of a medium-volume electronics assembly line wherein you will be responsible to drive supplier audit, DFM/DFA, Design, set up, and commissioning of the manufacturing line while working with internal production and CMs. Internally work cross-functionally with Engineering, Reliability and Supply Chain to drive all deliverables for the launch of new product as well as support in both sustaining phases as well as in service. You will also ensure that all outside-sourced products are manufactured according to applicable codes and standards. Work includes qualifying suppliers capabilities, conducting inspections, talking to suppliers and company Engineers and Operations personnel, examining the suitability and availability of items for delivery, and coordinating the disposition of nonconforming items.
Where is the position located?
Fountaindale, NSW or Brisbane, QLD
What will your typical day look like?
Own supplier quality, manufacturing process development and sustainable technical roadmap development for complex electronics module/assembly from start till end of life
Collaborates with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics.
Develop, manage, audit, improve and correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production.
Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers/CMs.
Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality.
Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams.
Perform supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.
Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products.
Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and suppliers.
Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction.
Actively manage the project’s critical path. Perform a project risk assessment and recommend key experiments and/or simulation and predictive tools to mitigate areas of high potential risk.
Use structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root cause. Offer conceptual solutions and work closely with the product development team to turn concepts into commercialized products.
Provide leadership to the project team and work with team members to achieve common objectives.
Work with team members to ensure accurate completion of engineering, and factory documents.
Develop communication documents, presentations, and dashboards for communicating the project status, health, etc. to the leadership team
Contributes, in the capacity of a team member, individually, or as a reference, to resolving materials quality issues and increasing manufacturing productivity.
Perform manufacturing process audits at external supplier locations; issue corrective actions to suppliers and following up to ensure their completion; performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Review, approve, and create improvement plans for product submission packages (PPAP, ISIR, FAI etc.)
Assures that customer complaints caused by products are addressed expeditiously and appropriate root cause corrective action are provided to the customer and implemented within the process.
Contributes to maintaining strong positive working relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
Continuously evaluates materials and the processes/systems to produce them to assure capability.
Prioritizes and works with Supply Chain and Operations for continual improvement of raw materials process capability and consistency.
Assist procurement with supplier selection, development, and risk.
Participate in supplier quality/manufacturing audits.
What do we want to know about you?
Engineering Degree (Electronic, Mechatronic, or related field of study preferred)
Proven practical experience of running and owning a high-volume manufacturing line as Manufacturing, Process or Quality Engineer
Experience of personally driving DFM/DFA discussions with supplier and engineering teams to improve the design, manufacturability and feasible CTQs
Working knowledge of SMT process and understanding of PCBAs and understanding of Firmware flashing and end-of-line/Functional testers
Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and simply.
Strong understanding of statistical process control techniques; process capability assessment (Cpk, Ppk), MSA
Good understanding/knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis
Experience with reviewing, approving, and creating improvement plans for product submission packages (PPAP, ISIR, FAI etc.).
Ability to drive to true root cause and identify appropriate short and long-term countermeasures.
Strong people and communication skills, analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous
Improvement efforts also essential, along with the ability to coach, and lead individuals and teams
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods
Understanding of quality tools and metrics
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Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.