Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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About the job

Do you have expertise in product design and developing abstract ideas into solutions? Then we want to hear from you!

Due to an internal move, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our WA Operations Workshop team. Reporting to the WAO Workshop Manager, you will have functional leadership accountability for the implementation and ongoing development of product reliability improvement, quality improvement and cost reduction of WAO Workshop products including valves, pumps, gear boxes and fabricated items.

We want you to provide input to the maintenance WAO Workshops machine replacement strategy and other fixed assets through hands on coaching, and support. This is a key leadership role supporting other Workshop personnel such as Planners and Supervisors and providing counsel to the Operating Areas on improvement opportunities.

What are some of the core responsibilities?

• Ensuring disciplined execution of Manufacturing and Reliability Processes, and applying tools and techniques to identify and progress initiatives,

• Provide expertise and guidance on quality standards, re-use specifications and manufacturing methodologies that improve product life and performance,

• Identifies and develops new manufacturing technologies, and opportunities for material specification upgrades with our Centre of Excellence (COE) resources,

• Leads drafting resources to ensure drawing updates are made to support changes requested by both the field and improvements made by the WAO Workshop,

• Contributes to the development of EH&S practices setting the direction for other Engineers, and consulting and advising role in the area of Regulatory Changes and Compliance requirements.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

• Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical or Metallurgical highly desirable

• Experienced in product design, understanding machines and developing effective solutions to meet the needs of the business

• In depth experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing or engineering environment,

• Demonstrated and significant experience leading, coaching and mentoring others in a professional capacity,

• Facilitative approach to problem-solving activities and leadership in the implementation of change and innovation,

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills within multi-disciplinary technical teams!

Why Alcoa?

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

We embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Our employment programs are underpinned by diversity and equality and continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.

As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility whilst empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

Flexible work arrangements may be considered, please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.

What’s on offer?

• Excellent remuneration package

• Monthly Leisure Day

• Benefits allowance

• Performance related bonus (variable)

• Industry leading superannuation

• Employee Assistance Program

• Novated car lease scheme

• Industry leading parental leave scheme

• Paid volunteer time

• Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

Our Locations

Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup).

Applications close
3rd April 2023

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

• This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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