Senior Production Engineer – Electronics & Robotics Manufacturing

Advanced Navigation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Navigation in Sydney is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to ensure material, people and equipment are ready for new products, with scalability considered from conception. You will work closely with project managers, purchasing, R&D and production, performing diagnostics, root cause analysis, and training teams to implement new products on the production line.

The role demands strong problem solving, attention to detail, and the ability to influence commercial decisions while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or Computer Systems.
• 4+ years in a similar production role.
• Experience with supplier relationships relevant to electronics manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of Java, C or C++.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform Electronics diagnostics and repairs on Production electronic components and subassemblies and/or provide instructions to enable technicians to repair products.
• Perform root cause analysis on material failed at incoming goods, production failures and customer returned product to determine appropriate repairs and/or corrective actions to minimise scrap and/or improve product quality.
• Support the production team by providing technical expertise to minimise production stoppages and meet targets. (Through daily updates and more formal engagement such as larger training sessions or workshops)
• Verify production jigs and equipment for suitability prior to use in production.
• Inspection of the first production batch of new or modified components or assemblies.
• Accountable for the implementation and training of new products into production.
• Utilising previous experience to assess new products for manufacturability and recommend design changes, production processes, suppliers and equipment to R&D for scaled manufacture.
• Research manufacturing processes and evaluate them for potential to achieve production goals. Engage suppliers and form collaborative relationships that are mutually beneficial
• Drive continuous improvement and manage change in the production team (by identifying systemic production issues, troubleshooting and advising the production team on technical process improvements together with R&D.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Production metrics

Electronics diagnostics

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Java/C/C++ basics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or Computer Systems

Tools

Java

C

C++

Job description

Advanced Navigation in Sydney is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to ensure material, people and equipment are ready for new products, with scalability considered from conception. You will work closely with project managers, purchasing, R&D and production, performing diagnostics, root cause analysis, and training teams to implement new products on the production line.

The role demands strong problem solving, attention to detail, and the ability to influence commercial decisions while driving