Production EngineerSouthern Adelaide, SA | Permanent full time | On-site | AU citizen requiredAn Australian advanced manufacturing business is building out its production capability and needs a Production Engineer to sit between the design office and the factory floor.
This is the role that makes the difference between a design that works on screen and a design that can be built repeatably.
You'll own manufacturability input into recent product, introduce new processes and plant, and drive the throughput, quality and cost improvements that let the operation scale.What you'll be doingActing as the technical link between engineering and production - the go-to on design for manufactureDesigning and project managing the introduction of new manufacturing processes, including specifying and procuring new plant through a CAPEX processImproving existing processes to lift throughput and reduce operating costDesigning production flow and factory layoutIdentifying bottlenecks and resolving equipment failures and process deviationsReviewing quality issues through the non-conformance process and improving process controls so they don't recurProviding technical input to risk assessments and engineering out safety riskWhat you'll bringDegree or diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronic EngineeringStrong practical understanding of manufacturing processes and machineryAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructionsWorking knowledge of strength of materialsHands-on production or assembly experience is well regarded but not essentialExperience in aerospace or a comparable regulated manufacturing environment preferredExposure to Lean or continuous improvement in a volume production settingEligibilityAustralian citizenship is required.
You'll need to hold, or be able to obtain and maintain, an AGSVA Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance or above.The environmentWorkshop and factory floor - fabrication tools, chemicals, noise, dust and heat, with PPE required in designated areas.There's regular time on your feet and manual handling involved.
Some overtime or shift flexibility depending on production demand, plus occasional domestic travel for testing or customer work.
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