Job Description

  • Job no: 1263a

    • At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together . We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. 

    A new opportunity is available for a Design Engineer to join the Komatsu team based at Wacol. 

    Reporting to the National Engineering Manager, the primary purpose of this role consists of the assessment of Bespoke applications prepared by design engineers and applications engineers and liaising with OEMs on high risk and or high cost specification changes or additions.

    Key responsibilities:

  • Working under the direction of the team senior engineer, prepare and follow personal work schedules.
  • Clearly communicate the status of the above in quantitative terms in regular forums as required by the senior engineer or manager.
  • Prepare project plans embracing Q,C,D objectives with a scope appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.
  • Prepare and submit SFRs to OEMs in the case of proposed technical changes that carry significant quality, cost or schedule risks (as well as any OH&S risk).
  • Investigate LOP situation across the Komatsu range and consolidate options to reduce / prevent proliferation.
  • Implement commonization of technical solutions and parts across the range where possible.
  • Lead and or participate in formal quality investigations using established Komatsu quality tools at any point in the value chain as required by the Design manager. 

    • Komatsu benefits:

  • Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits
  • Financial:  Company funded Income Protection Insurance
  • Career:  Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development
  • Health:  Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health
  • Travel:  Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents
  • Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus
  • Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu

    • Your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering
  • Good understanding of mechanical and hydraulic engineering and a working knowledge of low voltage electrical systems.
  • Must have experience in design engineering processes – Creo design software, parts drawing, BOM creation, engineering change.
  • Ability to develop and clearly articulate engineering activity plans.
  • Ability to communicate project status in simple quantitative relating to Q,C,D objectives.
  • Ability to fault find and determine causes of failure in engineering components and put together countermeasure plans in Komatsu formats.

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    Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is endorsed by Work180 and committed to a workplace where women can thrive.

  • Closes in 7 days - 07 Dec 2023
  • Published on 08 Nov 2023, 11:24 PM

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