Technical Lead, Merlimau

Bradken is equipping the resource sector to advance society.

As a Technical Lead within the Bradken, Merlimau facility, you'll lead our technical team to deliver high-quality products for wear solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive technical excellence within the organization.

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.

As a Technical Lead, your primary focus will involve enhancing production efficiency and minimizing waste through the development of effective production methods. Employing advanced simulation tools, you will devise innovative strategies to meet customer requirements.

Your duties encompass fostering seamless collaboration and communication across various departments to ensure the successful implementation of devised production methods. Additionally, drawing upon your leadership qualities, you will spearhead the performance data collection, ensuring its accuracy and timely availability.

In addition to ensuring the full implementation of Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) systems within the team and work area, your proactive nature requires promptly addressing safety communications and alerts, taking immediate action, and implementing appropriate controls. Consistently monitoring the area is essential to ensure incidents are reported, investigated, and resolved effectively.

In this role, as you foster the development of a Quality culture within the technical team, your collaborative spirit will shine through as you work alongside manufacturing and engineering to develop new technologies and enhance manufacturing processes.

Additionally, your proactive approach to change management and continuous improvement will drive progress and innovation within the team.

Key Technical Criteria:

- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Science, or Engineering, providing a solid foundation for technical understanding and problem-solving.
- With extensive experience in the foundry or manufacturing industry, you possess a proven track record in managing technical and quality systems, conducting audits, and holding supervisory/management positions.
- Proficiency in ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards and processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting engineering documents, including drawings, specifications, and CAD/CAM models, facilitating effective communication and project execution.
- Proven experience in implementing Six Sigma or similar quality management programs, driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
- Preferred 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or a similar heavy engineering industry equips you with the necessary skills to lead teams and drive organizational objectives.

Why join our team at Bradken?
- Safety first environment and mindset
- 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.

This role is based in Merlimau.

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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 allowed to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.