JOB DESCRIPTION
Be part of something bigger. Decode the future.
At Electrolux, as a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living. Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.
All about the role:
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible to drive factory improvements in the technical manufacturing departments through a strong showing of initiative and active participation in the Manufacturing Engineering Team activities as well as clear planning and building of cross-functional relationships. Someone worked on simple and complex tooling and mechanical press.
What you’ll do:
- Identify initial concepts including design for new processes or tooling relating to equipment including costing and recommend production rates.
- Undertake engineering projects.
- Prepare equipment specifications and capital expenditure requests for funding where part of project.
- Assist other manufacturing engineers in areas of difficulties relating to their projects and resolve issues relating to personnel and projects.
- Liaise with outside contractors on implementation of projects.
- Attend team meetings with other manufacturing engineers on an appropriately regular basis to provide feedback on individual performance.
- Review methods of manufacture to ensure that the most economical approach is utilized.
- Participate in the implementation of Plant Automation and Control.
- Attend review meetings held between production departments and respective engineers.
- Assist maintenance in breakdowns where manufacturing engineering assistance is required for processes or tooling.
- Liaise with production on equipment or tooling issues and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide general support to operators and supervisors on technical issues as well as ongoing training where applicable.
- Conduct required training for production personnel due to changes in equipment or tooling.
- Display role model behaviors, i.e., integrity, honesty, and keeping to commitments made.
- Contribute to a positive morale of teams and individuals and provide support wherever necessary.
- Promote continuous improvement including housekeeping and the maintenance of the EMS systems using EMS principles.
Core Competencies:
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering or similar.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing in tooling.
- Experience in Continuous Improvement.
- Worked on transfer press, tender press lines, and multiple stage progressive tooling.
- Exposure to automation either working on robotics hands-on or working with a robotics engineer.
- Experience with the manufacturing of components.
- Project Management experience.
- Good use of English language and self-drive, who can work independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Computer literacy in (among others) MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.
You will be based in our Dudley Park, Adelaide manufacturing facility, within the Research and Development team.
Why work for Electrolux?
- Global Leader of Home Appliances.
- Proud to be the only white goods manufacturer with a manufacturing of cooking appliances in Australia.
- Staff, Friends & Family Discounts.
- Free Secure Parking.
- Onsite CARE Day (additional leave).
- Health and Well-being initiatives.
- Annual flu shots onsite + wellbeing sessions & webinars.
- Continued Progress on Diversity & Inclusion.
- Living our Sustainability Commitment.
As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you!
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