Senior Production Engineer

Advanced Navigation is the world’s most determined innovator in AI robotics and navigation technologies across land, air, sea and space applications. Founded on a culture of research and discovery, Advanced Navigation's mission is to be the catalyst of the autonomy revolution. Fields of expertise include artificial intelligence, underwater sonar, GNSS, radio frequency systems, inertial sensors, robotics, quantum sensors and photonics. 

Today, Advanced Navigation is a supplier to some of the world's largest companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Google, Tesla, NASA, Apple, and General Motors. Discover it for yourself: https://youtu.be/F7uAqs1gtuk

Overview of Position

This role is the functional Production Engineering SME supporting a dedicated product line working within a broader ‘Navigational Support Team’ within the Production and Supply chain and Product and Technology groups.
This role is accountable for the production and assembly of complex optics, mechanicals and electronics to be integrated into the finished product and the associated testing of products.  Our Senior Production Engineers form part of a highly skilled and knowledgeable team playing a crucial role within the team.

What you will do

• Utilising previous experience assess new products for manufacturability and recommend design change, production processes, suppliers and equipment to R&D for scale manufacture.
• 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).
• Research manufacturing processes and evaluate them for potential to achieve production goals. Engage suppliers and form collaborative relationships that are mutually beneficial. (Example: suppliers providing equipment or services for trial purposes or providing training for Advanced Navigation at minimal cost).
• 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. Document findings and prepare customer/supplier reports. As well as managing supplier relationships to enable mutually beneficial outcomes in quality and cost.
• Perform repairs on product and/or provide instructions to enable technicians to repair products.
• 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.

●       Accountable for the implementation of new products into production;

o       Inspection of the first production batch of new or modified components or assemblies.

o       Verify production jigs and equipment for suitability prior to use in production.

o       Train production team technicians against work instructions to support the new product.

o       Change management - Product/Part/Process change accountability

●     Ensure the product First Pass Yield metric is maintained using data to understand failure modes & determine root cause

●       Support the development of our Quality Systems (especially QA/QC) to meet Advanced Navigation's quality targets.

●       Complete detailed assembly training of Production Team Technicians;

●       Develop a solid operational understanding of all aspects within the Company:

o    Immersing yourself into the team & wider organisation to develop an understanding of how each role & team all contribute to our strategic vision. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering and 10+ years experience in a similar position, in a similar industry;
• Experience working in an production environment utilising various test utilities for sub assemblies
• Established professional relationships with suppliers relevant to Advanced Navigation (Machining, 3D Printing, Dispensing, PCBA, Optics, MEMs).).
• Experienced in the assembly & fabrication of cutting edge mechanical and electronic technology products or similar;
• Capable of upskilling quickly to develop deep technical capabilities in a challenging technical domain;
• Demonstrated experience working within a deep tech environment with complex assembly and test environment within a fast paced environment
• Experience and understanding of scaling production requirements and planning
• Able to work effectively and efficiently locally with a variety of stakeholders across the business, including R&D Engineers and Production Technicians; Scheduler & Supply Chain.
• Well developed, structured problem solving, fault finding and debugging skills;
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to provide accurate technical documentation;
• Be highly motivated with an energetic, responsive and decisive disposition;
• Strong knowledge of WHS practices;
• Proven high standard of attention to detail, time management and “follow-through”.