Manufacturing Lead

Overview

Lead manufacturing engineering, oversee hardware production, DFM, and contractor partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• product transfer
• bom management
• dfm implementation
• process optimization
• gerber review
• project management

Tasks

-Work collaboratively with the Propeller R&D team to translate prototype hardware products into manufacturing - pre-production, pilot, and mass production. -Travel to SEA approximately once every 3 - 6 months to enhance relationships with contract manufacturers and oversee production batches as required. -Manage Engineering Change processes, Bill of Materials accuracy, and part number management. -Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to proactively address manufacturing and assembly challenges in the design phase. -Working in collaboration with the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, seek opportunities to optimise manufacturing processes and refine materials to improve gross margins. -Read and interpret Gerber files to ensure accurate component placement. -Together with the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll manage relationships with contract manufacturers, fostering proactive communication and ensuring commercial alignment. -Oversee project management, including mechanical and electronics manufacture and assembly troubleshooting , and QA/failure analysis. -Collaborate with the in-house engineering team to address design issues and revisions.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• smt
• cad
• project management
• bsc engineering
• harsh environments

What You Bring

-10+ years of experience in a related role with prior working experience with electronics contract manufacturers - SMT and Box Build. -Familiarity with CAD and mechanical design would be beneficial. -Strong project management skills, including experience managing remote teams. -An analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform decisions on ambiguous situations. You have a natural bias towards action and focus on delivering tangible results to customers. -Experience manufacturing electronic products in a globally regulated market. -Strategy and forecasting skills for manufacturing. -A relevant bachelors degree in Engineering (mechatronic, manufacturing, industrial, electronics) -Experience with manufacturing products used in harsh outdoor environments, particularly construction sites.

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Benefits

-The opportunity to take part in our mentorship program -Professional development budget and leave -Mental health resources -Monthly telephone and/or internet allowance -Hybrid work arrangements and WFH equipment provided -Paid primary & secondary parental leave policies -Employee share options

About Propeller

-Reimagined site surveying by merging drones with slick GIS mapping. -Headquartered in Australia with hubs in Denver, Manila, and Amsterdam. -Backed by growth funding, including a recent Series B in April 2023. -Combines AeroPoints hardware and cloud-based software for fast, accurate results. -Serves customers in construction, mining, landfills, quarries, and civil infrastructure. -Strong partnerships, including with Trimble, enhance integration in workflows. -Denver was chosen for US HQ for time-zone alignment, industry access, and quality of life. -Earned praise for innovation culture, including internal hackathons and recognition as a Best Workplace for Innovators.

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