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The Industrialisation Process Engineer will be responsible for managing the industrialisation/transfer activities in the design, development, validation and manufacturing/service phases to ensure that the manufacturing/repair process takes all industrial constraints into account up until the launch of production and support activities.
OUR BENEFITS
Competitive remuneration + Bonus + Medical Insurance
Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across Australia
Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
Modernised Paid Parental Leave
Veterans Leave
Novated Lease options
Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
Personal & professional training development opportunities
Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Industrialisation Process Engineer, you are accountable to:
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Assist the launch of production / support and management of the prototype phase; ensuring that processes and tools are defined, implemented and optimised and guarantee their repeatability.
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Ensure, from the design phase, the manufacturability/support of the products, including methods, process, technology, engineering, maintenance, the supply chain, procurement, etc., to ensure the projected industrial performance.
- Coordinate industry, procurement, and development teams to ensure the manufacturability/support, testability and objective cost of the industrialised / supported products.
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Provide support for maturing the product and its manufacturability and serviceability from the design phase until the start of production.
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Manage the industrialisation work packages by coordinating technical and financial tracking, industrial performance guarantee, capitalisation and feedback, adherence to commitments and reporting.
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Manage the Readiness Reviews (APQP, MRL, Solution Readiness Level (SRL), Production Readiness Review (PRR), Solution Requirements Review (SRR) and the First Article Inspections (FAI).
- Ensure that the necessary activities for industrialisation are conducted on time by the professional teams (engineering, development, methods, procurement, production, logistics, prototyping, etc.) in accordance with the milestones/schedules.
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Manage the product and process maturity until industrial performance objectives are met.
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Work with the Process Engineers (for methods, test, technology, etc) to develop objective costs as early as possible in the process and ensure those costs are maintained.
- Manage and verify compliance with target production costs (TPCs) throughout the development phase by adhering to Design for Manufacture and Design to Cost principles.
KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in the role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:
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Extensive knowledge of production and repair processes
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Extensive knowledge of the products and their manufacturing or repair processes
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Knowledge of industrial management control
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Extensive knowledge of work package control
- Basic knowledge of stock management and flow management methodologies
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Implementation of continuous improvement and management tools (Lean: flow management, conducting Gemba Walks, Compass Room, PDCA, etc.)
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Practice of analytical and problem-solving techniques (PDCA, etc.)
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Knowledge of production tools, industrial IT & use of dashboards (analysis, decision support, etc.)
GOOD TO KNOW
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain necessary security clearance.
Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.
The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.
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