Job Description

Design and Release Engineer (Chassis Frames)

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Founded in Australia in 1990, Invenio is a pioneering business solutions company with world class expertise in Specialist Recruitment, Design and Manufacturing Software and Technical Services in Australia and New Zealand.

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ABOUT FORD
n Ford has operated in Australia for almost 100 years. Today, Ford's Product Development team plan, design, develop and test vehicles for global markets, including the award-winning Ranger and Everest.

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About the Role

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We are currently seeking an experienced and self-motivated Product Development Chassis Frames Engineer for a contract role placed with Ford's Product Development team based in Geelong.

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In this role you will be working in a dynamic global environment managing the design and development of vehicle components and developing designs to meet system and vehicle attribute targets. You will be part of a team that is responsible for the selection of suppliers, development of program work plans, and completion of gateway deliverables to maintain program costs and timing.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead both the design and release of chassis frames across multiple programs to ensure quality, on-time and on-cost delivery to GPDS requirements.
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- Ensure robust delivery of chassis frames from concept through to physical prototype builds and final production release.
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- Own the PD elements of the APQP process and ensure proper communication with special characteristics, not only to lead launch suppliers and plants but to all sites and manufacturing locations.
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- Deliver design compatibility between all interfacing systems.
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- Lead engineering processes like BOM sign off, FMEA and quality control plans, design reviews with suppliers, Finance, Purchasing, CAE, Quality, Manufacturing, interfacing commodities and attributes, to support design deliverables.
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Required Skills & Knowledge

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- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field
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- Minimum 3 years' relevant industry experience
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- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
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- Excellent interpersonal, persuasive and team working skills
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- Be motivated, professional, proactive and willing to join a close and collaborative team
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- Able to plan and manage complex projects and delivery
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- Must be willing and able to travel internationally for supplier visits and launch support.
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- Experience with CAE software codes such as: Abaqus, Nastran, Vendure FDynam and FLOW, LS-Dyna, Pre-processors Hyperworks or Ansa would also be practical.
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