Senior Production Engineer Role
The Senior Production Engineer is accountable for ensuring that the necessary resources are set up and tracked to build a new product.
This role involves working closely with the project manager, production engineers, R&D, and other stakeholders. A technically-minded individual with high attention to detail and capability to influence others to meet commercial needs will excel in this position.
* Perform electronics diagnostics and repairs on production electronic components and subassemblies or provide instructions to enable technicians to repair products.
* Conduct root cause analysis on material failures, production failures, and customer returned products to determine appropriate repairs and/or corrective actions to minimize scrap and improve product quality.
* Support the production team by providing technical expertise to minimize production stoppages and meet targets through daily updates and formal engagement such as training sessions or workshops.
* Verify production jigs and equipment for suitability prior to use in production.
* Inspect the first production batch of new or modified components or assemblies.
* Accountable for implementing and training new products into production.
* Assess new products for manufacturability and recommend design changes, production processes, suppliers, and equipment to R&D for scaled manufacture.
* Research manufacturing processes and evaluate them for potential to achieve production goals. Engage suppliers and form collaborative relationships that are mutually beneficial.
* Drive continuous improvement and manage change in the production team by identifying systemic production issues, troubleshooting, and advising the team on technical process improvements together with R&D.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Systems and 4+ years experience in a similar position in a similar industry;
* Established professional relationships with relevant suppliers;
* Experience in assembling and fabricating cutting-edge electronic technology products;
* Ability to operate equipment and learn how to operate equipment from suppliers in areas of expertise relating to level tables, dispensing, PCBA, motion simulators;
* Capable of quickly upskilling to develop deep technical capabilities in a challenging technical domain;
* Experience measuring and reporting on production metrics;
* Basic knowledge of software (Java, C, C++), electronics, and mechanical design processes;
* Well-developed problem-solving, fault-finding, and debugging skills;
* Strong attention to detail with an ability to provide accurate technical documentation;
* Highly motivated with an energetic, responsive, and decisive disposition;
* Strong knowledge of WHS practices;