- KEY DUTIES:
- Coordinate the launching of new products using manufacturing processes including progressive metal stamping/forming. injection moulding, diecasting.
- Coordinate design reviews, provision and commissioning of proposed new tooling, assembly fixtures, equipment & production cells with factory.
- Liaise between AI and suppliers regarding potential product and tool design improvements.
- Support the sourcing function by providing technical explanations and advice.
- Coordinate new injection moulding & press tool trials at AIV and at toolmakers.
- Monitor production rates of new tooling & equipment, to ensure contracted efficiencies are achieved.
- For released to production tool and equipment, ensure that suppliers & toolmakers deliver all contracted requirements.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation with regards to injection molding & stamping tooling, including solid models, assemblies and prints.
- Work with AIV EHS function to ensure new equipment & production cells are safe to use.
- Maintain ERP system, regarding new BOM’s and routings.
- Daily communication with Australian design office, regarding progress and current issues.
- Ensure equipment suppliers & toolmakers deliver all contracted requirements.
- Troubleshoot new equipment and tooling to achieve AI factory requirements.
- Find & assist in the evaluation of potential new tooling & equipment manufacturers
- Support AIV factory with technical support, including efficiency improvements, ESR’s & ECR’s
- International travel, as required.
- Maintain a safe workplace and safe workplace practices.
- Other duties as required.
- PREFERRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical)
- Familiar with NPI process.
- Good communication skill both internal and external.
- Experience in Microsoft Office and 3D CAD (Creo preferable)
- Experience in CAD system & BOM file management (PDM-Link CAD, Odoo ERP used by AI)
- Experience with injection moulding and pressed metal tooling (preferred)
- As your prime responsibility will be communicating with our Australian design office, conversational level written and spoken English is a key requirement for this position.
- Ability to work within a multi-discipline team environment