Job Description

We are looking for a Function Leader - Manufacturing (Machining, Fabrication & Inspection), who thrives in a high performance and fast paced technical environment. Being a key member of the organisational leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering Manufacturing function goals & objectives aligned to organisation strategy.

What you'll deliver:

• Develop plans for all teams to ensure on-time delivery, within budget
  
  
• Evaluate functional work progress against the plan and make required course corrections
  
  
• Organise teams through different work shifts & support customers across time zones
  
  
• Machining Strategy & selection of cutting tools for complex & high precision metallic components
  
  
• Selection cutting tool and machining parameters for optimum machining efficiency & accuracy
  
  
• Design and/or selection of work holding devices for machining and inspection operations
  
  
• Conduct cutting tool trails for machining parameters and continually improve cutting tool database
  
  
• Thoroughly validated CNC Programs of 3 to 5-axis machines for unmanned machining operation
  
  
• Plan and execute efficient operations of machine shop across multiple shifts 7 days a week
  
  
• Achieve design intents and high aesthetics in every product from machining operation
  
  
• Optimise machining and inspection process to meet product quality and machine efficiency
  
  
• Illustrative process, quality and inspection documentation for error free execution
  
  
• Work with Design, APQP and Assembly team to ensure that customer requirements are met
  
  
• Lead swift resolution of non-conformance to minimise impact on project objectives
  
  
• Nurture quality mindset in your teams to deliver 'right first time' & 'on time in full'
  
  
• Define function goals, objectives & budget aligned to organisation strategy
  
  
• Develop, improve and implement standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices
  
  
• Design and develop function's performance and improvement processes
  
  
• Embed lean & 5S visual work environment principles in processes
  
  
• Develop KPI structure to accurately measure function goals and objectives
  
  
• Conduct internal audit regularly, evaluate KPI trend and implement required corrections
  
  
• Recruit, induct, nurture & grow teams aligned to organisation development roadmap
  
  
• Develop learning material & organise discussion forums
  
  
• Organise structured learning programs and conduct skills & knowledge assessments
  
  
• Propel higher performance and economic growth of your teams
  
  

What you'll need:

• Passion for our Vision: Transform Manufacturing
  
  
• 8+ years of total working experience in related domain, of which 2+ years in leadership
  
  
• In-depth domain knowledge gained at an education institution or self-learnt
  
  
• Development knowledge of 3-5 Axis machining and cutting strategies of highly complex metallic components
  
  
• Development knowledge of full manufacturing cycle of large and complex assembly at very high-quality level
  
  
• Development knowledge of one off/low volume machining best practices & manual G & M code programming
  
  
• Development knowledge of Autodesk PowerMill software and Siemens and Fanuc 3-5 Axis machine controllers
  
  
• Development knowledge of GD&T, fits and tolerances, aerospace materials, special processes & treatments
  
  
• Deep understanding of quality management systems and ISO9001/AS9100 standards
  
  
• Development knowledge of lean & six sigma principles
  
  
• Deep understanding of engineering fundamentals and development of emerging technologies
  
  
• Deep understanding of risk identification, risk management and the design of mitigation actions
  
  
• Flexibility to go beyond normal work hours in time of need and support other functions
  
  

Must have:

• Exemplary conduct to earn trust and positively engage with cross functional teams
  
  
• Respectful behaviour and willingness to adapt company code of conduct
  
  
• Leadership quality to create positive environment for teams to do their best work and grow
  
  
• Initiative and courage to explore new ideas and learn from the mistakes
  
  
• Perfectionist approach and meticulous to the finest detail in everything that you do
  
  
• Clear and concise written & verbal English language communication as well as presentation skills
  
  
• High proficiency in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams of other MS Office software
  
  
• Readiness work in different shifts as well as support customers in different time zone
  
  

Nice to have:

• Development knowledge of NX / CATIA / FeatureCAM / Top Solid CAM software
  
  
• Development knowledge of CAM software based automation
  
  
• Development knowledge of IOT in machining operation and on-machine probing cycles and programming
  
  
• Development knowledge of CNC Machine maintenance & calibration
  
  
• Development knowledge of on-machine probing cycles and programming
  
  
• Experience of working with leading ERP software like - Epicor / SAP / NetSuite
  
  
• Great sense of humour

Skills Required

• Tools
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel