Senior Production Engineer
Box Hill, VIC
Manufacturing – New Product Introduction /
Permanent - Full Time /
On-site
Planet Innovation (PI) is an award winning healthtech contract design and manufacturing company and we work on some of the most advanced technology in the world. We have our own portfolio of businesses, and also partner with world-leading organizations to help them create game-changing innovations to grow their business. Our clients include some of the world's top medical device and healthcare companies, as well as some of the world's most exciting start-ups.
Creating great products and winning awards is all down to our team. Planet Innovation has over 400 of the brightest and most passionate people on Earth, and we are looking for more.
As part of our continous growth, we are looking for a Senior Production Engineer with cleanroom product development or manufacturing experience to join our New Production Introduction (NPI) team.
The Role
A Senior Production Engineer leads projects to establish or improve the manufacturing processes of a range of technically complex products (both medical and non-medical devices).
They focus on understanding the technical and regulatory background of both product and process to ensure informed decisions are made in an efficient manner and are responsible for providing guidance to less experienced engineers on a broad range of manufacturing fundamentals.
The Accountabilities
- Leads the establishment and maintenance of manufacturing processes
- Leads initiatives to improve the manufacturing process with a focus on lean assembly and manufacturing processes
- Supports junior engineers in the resolution of product manufacturing issues
- Support, mentors and guides less experienced production engineers in the DFM, establishment and implementation of new product introduction
- Successful preparation of reports of key metrics and communication with client and key stakeholder relationships at a peer technical level
- Development of plans, schedules, improvements for review and approval by Manager
- Reporting of progress and status to agreed forecasts, plans and agreed outcomes
- Technically responsible for product drawings, process flow charts, design reviews and feasibility risk assessments including relevant engineering documentation for products such as PFMEA, BOMs and SOPs
- Participate in assembly processes within the manufacturing plant
- Assessment and qualification of suppliers, including low cost regions
- Management of materials, non-conformances and supplier improvements within the CAPA system
- Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 manufacturing processes
- Regular interfacing with engineers, suppliers and customers
- Significant role in audit and qualification of suppliers and manufacturing processes
The Typical Experiences
- 8+ years’ experience within manufacturing function in engineering discipline.
- Experience in new product DFM, establishment, and introduction into manufacturing
- Knowledge of lean cleanroom assembly and manufacturing techniques
- Knowledge of PI engineering discipline framework, standards and methodologies
- Compliance with PI policies; procedures and international quality standards, including ISO 13485, ISO 9001 or having worked in a regulated industry
- Experience working to policies; procedures and international quality standards, including ISO13485, ISO9001, or in a highly regulated industry
- Bachelor's in Engineering (in appropriate discipline i.e. Mechanical; Electronics)
$110,000 - $120,000 a year
A positive, high-achieving work culture, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow await you at Planet Innovation, so apply now.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and all suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age.
We are also proud to be a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. Please note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for these positions.
No recruitment agencies, please.
