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Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.
Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.
About the role
The Design Engineer role in our Product Care Team will work with various stakeholders, to investigate and implement projects to improve the quality of the manufactured products, to reduce the warranty service call rate and reduce direct material and direct labour costs.
What you’ll do
Electrical components will be the main focus of this role:
Design, develop and modify electric components and merge them to the mechanical assemblies.
Modify and work on unifying electrical harness wiring.
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers, with the PCB changes/modifications, and supply them with the functional requirements needed, in order to fabricate and design for Electrolux, the most reliable and cost-effective electronic boards.
Utilize CAD system and study our products to specify electric projects and provide insights regarding cost saving ideas.
Understand and manage some of the cost savings projects, including mechanical and electrical projects.
Support Product Care team members in running projects and operational duties as required.
Construct and update bill of materials and engineering change notices.
Coordinate the prototyping, performance and quality verification, tooling quotation, part cost quotation, sourcing, production trialing and approval of components and finished assemblies.
Follow up and rectify problems found with components and assemblies.
Participate in failure mode and effects analysis.
Prepare timing plans and risk assessments, project management, progress tracking and the reporting of project status.
Who You Are
Results orientated, self-motivated and energetic individual
Are a great communicator (both written and verbally)
Have good judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills
Have high attention to detail, and accuracy in numeracy, reporting and presenting
Demonstrates tenacity in pursuing goals and makes insightful / timely decisions
Strives for quality through continuous review and improvement of systems and work practices
Ability to prioritize projects and self-manage own workload and take initiative to implement necessary action to ensure results are achieved
Demonstrates flexibility in thinking and can adapt to change
Key Capabilities
A sound understanding of quality assurance principles + electrical safety and knowledge of a wide variety of production processes
Knowledge of engineering change requests and engineering change notice systems
Knowledge of electrical engineering circuits and components (predominantly elements motors lights, metals and plastics)
Skills / Experience
Previous experience with wiring hardness, for consumer products, in a fast-paced environment
Competent in the use of CAD software
Proven previous achievements in cost control/saving projects
Previous experience dealing with PCB suppliers and boards schematic (PCB design competency a bonus)
Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related fields
Education in Project management highly advantageous
Location
You will be based in our Dudley Park, Adelaide manufacturing facility, within the Research and Development team.
Why work for Electrolux?
Global Leader of Home Appliances
Proud to be the only white goods manufacturer with a manufacturing of cooking appliances in Australia
Staff, Friends & Family Discounts
Free Secure Parking Onsite
CARE Day (additional leave)
Health and Well-being initiatives
Annual flu shots onsite + wellbeing sessions & webinars
Continued Progress on Diversity & Inclusion
Living our Sustainability Commitment
As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you!
Find out more on www.electroluxgroup.com
