Production Engineer
Are you looking for the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has opened up for a driven and motivated team member to join the D&D Technologies Operations team as a Production Engineer based at our Frenchs Forest, Sydney location.
D&D Technologies is a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of quality, state-of the-art gate latches, locks and hinges. We are the trusted name in innovative gate hardware and our Australian-made products are sold and exported worldwide. Established in the late 1980s, D&D gained international recognition with its ground-breaking Magna Latch® magnetic child safety gate latch for swimming pool and other child safety gates, winning several prestigious design awards for our revolutionary design. Since then, D&D has expanded operations and continues to grow its product range, delivering innovative safety, privacy and security gate hardware solutions. In 2022, D&D Technologies was acquired by ASSA ABLOY.
This position will be a part of a professionally run team and is integral to the growth and profitability of the company. The successful applicant will exhibit an awareness of current industry trends.
Major Responsibilities
- Establishing, managing and overseeing the Production Process.
- Ability to assess and modify existing production processes, seeking improvements.
- Responsibility for all purchases, installation and upgrades of equipment.
- Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of SOP’s and other Production guidelines.
- Managing and adhering to project budgets.
- Participate and manage ISO 9001 audit and compliance requirements.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and skilled Production Engineer with a strong background in Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics.
Key Skills & Experience
- Degree in Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering.
- 3- 5 years’ experience in assembly line automation.
- Previous management experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Knowledge of Pneumatics and hydraulic systems
- Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
- Committed to maintaining a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment and ensuring a strong commitment to WHS.
- Literacy, numeracy and computer skills
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
