Volgren was established in 1977 and is Australia’s largest and most successful bus body builder with three manufacturing facilities located in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia with Aftersales facilities across four states including VIC, QLD, WA and New South Wales.
Volgren builds bus bodies for the world’s leading chassis manufacturer’s including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN and most recently we delivered Queensland’s first ‘E’ bus on a BYD chassis.
Our uncompromising manufacturing standards, class leading technology and our unmatched after sales service ensure our customers can trust in our product.
Our focus is to provide great working and learning opportunities to passionate people who are ready to walk with us towards growth, progress and transformation. We are a bunch of people who really love what we do, champion ideas and innovation, get around each other and strive for quality.
Our focus is to provide a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to improve and hone their skills whilst learning about the manufacture of transport of the future - Electric Vehicles.
Our values include:
Respect and Appreciation of People
Making it Happen with Excellence
Customer Satisfaction
Ethics and Integrity
Sustainability
Teamwork
BENEFITS:
The opportunity to build on your current skills and open further doors in the manufacturing industry.
Continue to be a part of a growth orientated global organisation.
Local and international career opportunities with Volgren Australia and Marcopolo
Contribute to the local content supported by the government
Ability to work within a close team environment
Opportunity to travel interstate
Be part of the National Incentive Program
24/7 Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free onsite parking available
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Due to recent market shifts toward zero emission vehicles and Volgren’s strong focus on the design and development of innovative new bus solutions – the Product Engineering Department is looking to build upon a strong design team.
The purpose of this role is to produce efficient, creative vehicle designs which meet customer expectations, satisfy regulatory and safety requirements to professional engineering standards, and maintain Volgren's reputation.
The right candidate will supplement Volgren’s Electrical Engineering resource capacity, producing design packages and BoMs for fabrication and assembly departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Product Development
Conceptual Design and Design Definition
Production Monitoring and Support
Engagement in Continuous Improvement activities
Maintenance of Regulatory Compliance
General bus programming
COMPETENCIES:
Problem Solving and Decision-making skills
Competency with 3d CAD software (Solidworks, Autocad)
General Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc,)
Understanding of Manufacturing Processes and engineering best practices and methodologies
Ability to work as part of a team
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronic or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
This position is suitable for a graduate
Exposure or experience in a manufacturing environment or Bus industry will be highly regarded
Practical/hands-on electrical wiring knowledge/experience will be beneficial
Desired Skills and Experience
This position also requires the applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol analysis, musculoskeletal evaluation and hearing test
Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Volgren is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
As an Inclusive employer we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Indigenous Business Sectors, people of all genders including those who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability and from disability enterprises, people from Sustainable Regions, Disadvantaged Sectors and Social Enterprises and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to treating every application objectively, follow a coherent screening and interview process and we hire based on attitude, skill and merit.
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.*
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