Description:
My client's power micro-electronics packaging facility is at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) power revolution and is primarily used in Automotive BEV & PHEV drive train systems - they place IGBT & Sic packaged devices daily.
As part of the Power Electronics (PE) Department, you will support in the design, development and manufacture of components and assemblies including tooling, fixture, and test equipment. Undertaking early-stage product and process development in parallel with emerging technologies and configurations.
PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- To lead early-stage product and process development in parallel with emerging technologies and configurations.
- To organise and lead engineers in production engineering manufacturing methods with hands-on build and testing of prototypes
- To define and manage product test and verification activity across full development life cycle, including measurement analysis and reporting.
- To drive and maintain quality and to optimise engineering processes and practices for the manufacturing of products in line with company and international quality standards.
- To provide professional and technical expertise and support the PE team to support customers and supply chain to meet department and company objectives.
- Develop professional and personal skills through education, training, and development within the team and externally
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified to Degree level or equivalent as a minimum in mechanical, electrical or production
- engineering (2:1 or higher is preferred).
- A minimum of 10 years industry experience in a relevant discipline or high technology industry.
- Expert knowledge and proven implementation of CAD modelling and creating and checking detail drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
- Ability to analyse functional requirements and apply appropriate design criteria, process, and tolerance to meet specification
- Demonstratable experience of engineering manufacturing processes and their selection to meet product design requirements
- Responsible for of planning and prioritising personal and team workloads
- To lead concept and process development using 'Design of Experiment', FMEAs and standard automotive quality practices.
- Lead investigations in root cause analysis (8D), using problem-solving techniques and implementing corrective actions.
- Representing Power Electronics engineering in maintaining quality standards ISO9001, IATF16949 and to drive continual improvement (familiarity of IPC would also be advantageous).
- Working with senior team to manage customer, supplier, and internal related issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both with internal and external stakeholders.
- Computer literate and adept with Microsoft office suite and project.