Process Engineer

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions; Maryborough; In loco; AUD 95.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions Maryborough is seeking a Process Engineer to define plant processes and equipment parameters, ensuring conformance to product drawings and standards. You will lead the establishment of equipment standards, develop PMIs, and drive efficiency across production lines in a state-of-the-art facility in Maryborough QLD.

The role requires a Mechanical/Production Engineering degree, tool management experience, and knowledge of plant processes.

Competenze

• Degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering or equivalent.
• Design and manufacturing process experience.
• Experience with tool management and work disposition.
• Understanding of design effectiveness in processes.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work in Australia.

Mansioni

• Define plant process and equipment parameters to meet product specs.
• Establish equipment standards for efficient operations across stations.
• Develop and maintain PMIs for plant and machinery.
• Conduct supplier evaluations for plant and equipment.
• Optimize tooling and spares for production efficiency and quality.
• Compile BoM and routings for products and processes.
• Support configuration management of drawings and specs.
• Assist with training curriculum for equipment operation.
• Coordinate recruitment of technical resources as needed.
• Manage machine system design and usability for performance.
• Ensure machines operate at optimum performance and maintainability.
• Set performance metrics for machines under varying conditions.
• Support maintenance and operating procedures for machines.
• Develop tool setting and changeover strategies to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate machine selections, installations, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with international project teams on initiatives.

Conoscenze

Problem solving

Hands-on

Process driven

Organised

Communication

Formazione

Degree - Mechanical/Production Engineering

Strumenti

PLC programming

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions – Maryborough QLD

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions Pty Ltd (RNM), a joint venture between Rheinmetall Waffe Munitions and NIOA Pty Ltd has established a state of the art forging and manufacturing facility in Maryborough QLD that produces artillery shell cases and other munitions-related products for supply to the defence industry.

What are we looking for?

The Process Engineer, reporting to the Production Manager and supported by the Process Technician, is responsible for defining plant process and equipment parameters to ensure conformance requirements to specific product manufacturing standards and for developing and coordinating the overall machine specifications, designing machines or systems and establishing the use of particular machines in line with safety standards to achieve desired efficiencies aligned to the site strategic objectives.

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions seek applicants who align with the company’s way of working to create a workplace where we value, respect and look out for each other, where we collectively deliver exceptional service and are continually challenged to grow and be successful. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment. We aim to build a work team of employees with varying gender, age, race, ethnicity, professional and cultural backgrounds.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that the process and equipment can produce products as per the relevant product drawings and meets the product qualification requirements.
• Establish equipment standards to allow operators to move through operational stations easily and efficiently.
• Forge subject matter expert by developing and maintaining technical and operational understanding and compile and control the equipment specifications, process manufacturing instructions (PMIs) for plant and machinery.
• Conduct technical evaluations from suppliers related to plant and machinery.
• Implement tooling and spares optimisation processes regarding manufacturing, storage and allocations of tools into the production process whilst maintaining quality outcomes.
• Compile product Bill of Materials (BoM) and Routings
• Support implementation of an overall configuration management system to manage equipment, process and product related drawings and specifications.
• Assist with the establishment of training curriculum and the implementation thereof for equipment and machinery operation and maintenance.
• Assist with the recruitment of technical resources required to support the plant.
• Manage the design and usability of a machine and integrated machine systems e.g. tooling preheating fixtures.
• Ensure machine or system functions are at their optimum performance level to achieve efficiency in terms of workload and that they are easily and effectively maintained.
• Establish performance measures of the machine or system given a particular working circumstance.
• Support the maintenance and operating procedures for the machines.
• Develop tool setting strategies and machine set up procedures that optimise changeover time and minimise process downtime.
• Coordinate machine selection, installation, commissioning, and training activities.
• Cooperate with the international project team.
• Supports the Production Manager to execute project and process improvement activities.
• Supports the Production Manager to implement change management/company project initiatives with the work team in a highly supportive and encouraging manner for successful outcomes.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Minimum:

Degree - Mechanical/Production Engineering

Proven knowledge in tool management and work disposition.

Design and manufacturing process experience

Thorough understanding of design effectiveness related to the practical implementation of designs to processes.

Drivers licence

Above average use of MS office software

Preferred:

Experience co-ordinating and managing capital and production related projects.

Working knowledge and application of AS4024.1603 Safety of Machinery and ISO9001

PLC programming experience

Project management and lean experience

Judgement

Problem Solving

Communication

Change Management

Professionalism

Safety and Security

Personal Attributes

High ethical standards and integrity in professional and personal dealings

A strong hands-on mentality

Process driven but flexible to deliver results

Highly organised and self-motivated

Strive for improvements and opportunities

Additional Requirements

Fit to work in munitions manufacturing environment.

Physical requirements to regularly sit, stand, walk, use hands and reach with arms, talk and hear.Occasional requirement to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or manoeuvre awkward and/or heavy items using aids.

Ability and resilience to work varied hours as required to achieve desired outcomes including overall leadership of teams on multiple shifts.

Ongoing police/security screening and checks and right to work in Australia.

Travel may be required.

Join an exciting new venture with a dynamic team focused on collaborative, hands-on ways of working for successful outcomes

Be a part of a founding team at a brand-new facility designed and created for technical excellence and future expansion

Work in a state-of-the-art facility with brand new equipment, offices and amenities

Flexibility to provide input into the systems and processes for the operations

Work for a company that values people, exceptional quality and service

Strong links to the global Rheinmetall & NIOA communities

General Requirements

By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur:

Police checks and security checks

Australian citizenship, permanent residency/rights and availability to work in Australia