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Who We Are:

Bradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society.

As a Manufacturing Design Manager you'll be joining a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wear products and services for mining equipment.

Our 3000 - strong global team members are proud of the innovative solutions we provide our customers and our commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030.

You'll join a diverse and inclusive team contributing across more than 100 unique professions and trades.

What's the Role:

You will be reporting to the Global Head of Product and Manufacturing Excellence and will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing design standards for mining and rail products, including methoding, casting design parameters, and pattern tooling.

You provide technical advice on casting quality issues and deliver manufacturing designs for both internal and external products. Collaborating with Manufacturing, Product Development, and Quality teams, you aim to improve product manufacturability and quality.

Your role includes developing standards for estimating, methoding (including simulation), and other manufacturing design aspects to meet customer expectations. You implement a common manufacturing design process across foundries, ensuring efficiency. You work with Product Development teams to enhance SQDC performance and ensure technical specifications are clear for foundries.

You review and address manufacturing quality defects, optimize pattern-making processes, and ensure timely delivery of patterns. You also develop strategic partnerships with technology providers, audit site performance, and provide training to build competency.

Key Technical Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing, Engineering or Business Management with post-graduate studies desirable
• Manufacturing design qualifications for steel castings
• Experience working in a Technical role in a Foundry environment
• Demonstrated experience in developing systems and standards across estimating, methoding and pattern making
• Demonstrated experience in people management, change management and project management

The role is based in Brisbane.

If you'd like to part of a team that's changing the game, please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role the closing date to apply for this role is 22nd November 2024 , Everyone has a story...be part of ours!

Why join our team at Bradken?

• Safety first environment and mindset
• Flexible work options
• Competitive Total Reward Packages
• Global and local recognition programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning and Development focus
• Education assistance
• EAP for you and your family
• Community Involvement program

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

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Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.