Job Description
Ferra Engineering is looking for an experienced Production Engineer to join our Engineering team in Tingalpa.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being hands-on with manufacturing and wants to play a key role in improving production processes, solving technical challenges and supporting the delivery of high-quality products.
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Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will independently develop and optimise manufacturing methods, tooling and processes to achieve safe, repeatable and efficient production outcomes.
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Key responsibilities
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Define and develop manufacturing methods and optimise process flows; working closely with Operations and Engineering to drive best practices.
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Support Production Readiness activities through process development, validation and positive documentation practice.
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Conduct production trials and validation, using data to drive decisions.
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Ensuring safe work methods are embedded into processes; assessing and mitigating risks prior to implementation.
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Design and implementation of fixturing, tooling and manufacturing aids into production.
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Design for Manufacture analysis of components and assemblies. Active participation in customer discussions regarding DFM and process optimisation.
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Assist in first article and prove out activities, collating feedback and implementing improvements for rate production.
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Lead the resolution of manufacturing issues, conducting technical investigations and NCR/RCCA activities.
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Identifying and implementing improvement initiatives, collaborating with broader team across programs; including identification of new plant and machinery.
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Maintain engineering documentation in accordance with AS**** requirements.
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Mentor junior members of the team and champion an environment of learning and development
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About you
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Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering in an applicable field e.g. Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing.
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Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools.
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Experience in a manufacturing and production environment, with preference to a regulated industry.
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Working knowledge of regulated industry standards, regulations, and certification processes; preference to Aerospace (AS****).
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Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles and judgement to deliver technical outcomes that satisfy customer, operational, quality and business requirements.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills to successfully work across departments within the business, suppliers and end customer.
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Adaptable and comfortable working in a matrix style organisation, managing competing priorities and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
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Proven capability to independently manage and deliver assigned scopes of work, driving actions to completion while managing technical, schedule and stakeholder risks.
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Aerospace and Defence experience advantageous.
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Why work for Ferra
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We pride ourselves on being able to support flexible working hours for the right positions.
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We keep a clean and tidy environment to build the best Aerospace products.
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We offer an employee referral program, where our employees are rewarded for helping us find great people.
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We run regular social events encouraging a fun and friendly environment.
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We offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), a free confidential support service to support our team.
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Our people get access to Perkbox, for employee discounts on well known brands
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Must have the right to work in Australia
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Due to the high volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted
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📌 Production Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Ferra Engineering
📍 Queensland