Senior Component Engineer

Tait - New Zealand

Christchurch
$95,000-120,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago
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We Go Beyond for A Safer World.Te Tūranga - The RoleMake a difference as a Senior Component Engineer at Tait - be part of a team that delivers a continuous stream of innovative and reliable products, which in turn increase the competitiveness of the Tait brand.The Senior Component Engineer operates in a cross functional team reporting to our Component Engineering Manager and touches every aspect of the product lifecycle creating high value product designs, manufacturing, and solutions for our customers.Our Component Engineer role is based in our Head Office in Christchurch, NZ, and will attract remuneration in the range of $95k to $120k per annum, and be full-time, onsite, 40 hours per week.The duties of the role will include:

Contribute to development projects, provide component solutions for our new products and solutions, and component support for existing products.
Support the development, manufacturing, supply chain and life cycle of our products while ensuring that they meet our DFM requirements.
Ensure that customer needs are understood, synthesised, and captured, then transfer these requirements into the best commercial and technical solutions.
Contribute and lead improvements in the component engineering discipline, including but not limited to component engineering process, component commodity strategy, and commodity based technology roadmaps).

Ō pūkenga - About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have a relevant qualification in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, demonstrated practical knowledge of electrical design principles and processes, and ideally at least 6 years' experience in Component Engineering. You'll demonstrate aptitude and interest in learning about new technologies and tools and have a genuine interest in mentoring and sharing knowledge with fellow engineers.You'll also demonstrate your ability to:

Understand and apply design practices, test reporting, component de-ratings and manufacturing processes.
Understand quality systems and processes (ISO 9000, ISO14001, Six Sigma, etc)
Actively lead due diligence for a certain commodity of new technology.
Understand audits for supplier processes for design, test & manufacturing.
Influence cross-functional teams on technical directions and objectives.
Lead rationalisation of components and cost reduction initiatives
Lead and contribute to technical documentation and strategies for component commodities.

Ngā painga - what's in it for you?We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.
We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.
We balance work with fun through our active social club!

Ko wai mātou - About UsFor more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application with CV and cover Letter and we look forward to hearing from you.Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to requesting this to be removed:Applications will close Sunday 14th April 2024For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website:Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Tait - New Zealand