Industrial Engineer

It's not just about your career or job title… It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

What are we offering you?

• Training - commensurate with experience
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank
• Novated Leasing options
• Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi and 500+ other retailers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with?
Reporting to the Global Operations Director, as a key member of the Digital Mine team, the Industrial Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of a medium-volume electronics assembly lines wherein you will be tasked to drive the streamlining of all manufacturing lines and the creation of cost-effective solutions through cross-functional teams collaboration. You will ensure that all outside soruced products are manufactured according to the applicable codes and standard.

Where is the position located?
Fountaindale, NSW or Brisbane, QLD (with visits to Fountaindale, NSW).

What will your typical day look like?

• Maintain, report and drive improvement activities related to all operational quality matters. This will include, but not limited to, supplier quality, production process maintenance and improvements , overseeing all inhouse PPAP deliveries and and determine the ideal performance specifications and operations metrics.
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams.
• Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products.
• Supervising production maintenance work and supplying technical advisory support to the Operations team.
• Designing and developing control systems and production throughput initiatives.
• Designing and implementing equipment modifications to help improve operational safety and reliability.
• Investigating and testing concepts to improve existing systems or to overcome machinery problems.
• Making parts and installing and testing machinery.
• Carrying out maintenance and identifying and repairing faults in equipment.
• Ensuring that technicians maintain a level of expertise within their emphasis through training, SOP development, goal development, follow-up, and performance appraisals.
• Providing operational and technical support to the plant technicians.
• Performing activities to improve the reliability and efficiency of plant operations.
• Use structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root cause faults and implement related corrective actions.
• Work with team members to ensure accurate completion and maintenance of operations related documents.
• Perform manufacturing process audits at Digital Mine locations; issue corrective actions and following up to ensure their completion; performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Review, approve, and create improvement plans for product submission packages (PPAP, ISIR, FAI etc.)
• Assures that customer complaints caused by products are addressed expeditiously and appropriate root cause corrective action are provided to the customer and implemented within the process. Contributes to maintaining strong positive working relationships with cross functional departments.
• Continuously evaluates materials and the processes/systems to produce them to assure best quality products at the best possible price.
• Assist procurement with supplier selection, development, and risk.

What do we want to know about you?

• Engineering Degree (Electronic, Mechatronic, or related field of study preferred).
• Proven practical experience of running and owning a high-volume manufacturing line as Manufacturing, Process or Quality Engineer.
• Experience of personally driving DFM/DFA discussions with supplier and engineering teams to improve the design, manufacturability and feasible CTQs.
• Working knowledge of SMT process and understanding of PCBAs and understanding of Firmware flashing and end-of-line/Functional testers.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and simply.
• Strong understanding of statistical process control techniques; process capability assessment (Cpk, Ppk), MSA.
• Good understanding/knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with reviewing, approving, and creating improvement plans for product submission packages (PPAP, ISIR, FAI etc.).
• Ability to drive to true root cause and identify appropriate short and long-term countermeasures.
• Strong people and communication skills, analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement efforts also essential, along with the ability to coach, and lead individuals and teams.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods.
• Understanding of quality tools and metrics.

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Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more

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Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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