Production Packer & Quality Checker — Day Shift

Cogent Resources; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Resources is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to drive design from concept through production, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer specifications. You will engage in technical design discussions with customers, select components, and support continuous improvement initiatives for high-speed hardware (PCBA) designs.

With typically 8+ years of experience, you will lead audits, develop inspection procedures, and mentor team members while applying Six Sigma, Lean, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience with at least 3 years in Highspeed Hardware Design (PCBA).
• Good understanding of Highspeed (Multigiga bit or RF) design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design to Production: ensure products and processes meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Lead technical design discussions with customers on design specifications and component selection.
• Develop inspection procedures for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods.
• Drive continuous improvement via Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 8D problem-solving and SPC.
• Participate in ISO 9001 audits and assist in maintaining quality management system compliance.

Skills

High-speed hardware design

Quality assurance

ISO 9001

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Hardware Engineering person is tasked with Design to Production ensuring that products and processes consistently meet quality standards and customer specifications. This role also involves from initial design stage to identifying, resolving quality issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical design discussion with customer on design specification, component selection moving to design execution and project management.

High-speed Hardware design from specification discussion to design execution for custom hardware design.

Component selection in discussion with various stakeholders (core components and peripheral components selection).

Supplier Quality: Collaborating with Purchasing and Engineering departments to evaluate supplier performance, conducting audits, and improving incoming material quality.

Inspection & Testing: Developing and implementing inspection procedures for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintaining comprehensive quality records such as inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and corrective action logs, while generating regular quality performance reports for management.

Process Monitoring: Overseeing manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to procedures and identifying opportunities for process optimization to reduce defects and enhance efficiency.

Quality Audits: Participating in internal and external audits, including ISO 9001 compliance, to uphold quality management system standards.

Customer Feedback: Assisting in investigating customer complaints related to product quality and implementing solutions to improve satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement: Engaging actively in continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 8D problem-solving, and statistical process control (SPC)

Job Level Specifications:

Mastery knowledge of industry best practices and disciplines. Considered a subject matter expert within the organization and contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.

Develops solutions to highly complex and uniquely challenging situations. Assignments require extensive evaluation of alternatives and variables. Expected to make improvements to policies and procedures.

Works independently toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated using independent judgment and discretion. May act as informal team lead and/or coach less experienced team members.

Serves as consultant to management and/or internal/external spokesperson for the organization on major initiatives related to policies, plans and long-range objectives.

Actions may impact the organization and its reputation. Effects of erroneous decisions may be long-lasting, influence the future course of the organization and/or require the expenditure of extensive additional resources.

Work Experience:

Typically 8+ years with at least 3 years of experience in Highspeed Hardware Design (PCBA)

Education and Certification(s):

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Good understanding of Highspeed (Multigiga bit or RF) design requirements.

Experience in