Methods Engineering Lead — Lean Manufacturing & Start-up

Downer; Torbanlea; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Rail & Transit Systems is seeking an experienced Methods Engineering Manager to lead production optimisation at our new Torbanlea facility, delivering safe, efficient and repeatable processes for a near-startup operation.

You will lead a team of methods engineers, drive lean manufacturing, production readiness and continuous improvement across the project, partnering with stakeholders to balance lines, optimise tooling, and embed capability with the Zero Harm safety program.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience leading production realisation from start-up to series.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and CI programs.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• RPEQ qualification is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Lead the optimisation of manufacturing systems and processes to deliver the rolling stock to specification on time.
• Oversee the design, implementation and operation management of specialist manufacturing equipment, tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Drive production readiness for series production across the facility.
• Deliver a lean production facility layout with effective process and material logistics flow.
• Establish and improve standard times, takt times and production methodologies.
• Work with stakeholders to deliver balanced production lines that optimise the utilisation of plant, equipment and resources.
• Lead the change implementation management process.
• Support operational and process safety outcomes in partnership with the Zero Harm team.
• Collaborate with Production and Learning & Development teams to align workforce capability with build process skills.
• Mentor, coach and develop a growing team of engineers with technical leadership

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Manufacturing readiness

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Mechanical engineering

Mechatronics

Industrial engineering

Job description

Downer Rail & Transit Systems is seeking an experienced Methods Engineering Manager to lead production optimisation at our new Torbanlea facility, delivering safe, efficient and repeatable processes for a near-startup operation.

You will lead a team of methods engineers, drive lean manufacturing, production readiness and continuous improvement across the project, partnering with stakeholders to balance lines, optimise tooling, and embed capability with the Zero Harm safety program.