Lead Technician ( 1251 )

at  Fortescue Zero

ACCELERATE AN ELECTRIC FUTURE

Fortescue Zero exists to accelerate the advantage and impact of our clients. We do it through innovative engineering and technology that solves complex problems and brings a step-change in weight, speed, and efficiency. Join us to help fulfil our mission to accelerate an efficient, electric, and sustainable future.
An opportunity has arisen for Battery Build Lead Technician to join our Manufacturing Team in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. This is a key role working on advanced battery systems for motorsport, automotive, and industrial applications. Coordination and assistance in the assembly of production products against strict planned schedules to a very high standard of detail and quality.
Initially the role will be on a single day shift with the potential to move to 2 shifts in early 2025.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Significant Mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing experience
• Desirable but not essential. Experience in a battery manufacturing environment working with HV modules
• Basic PC skills Desirable.

• Support and Coordination of production operatives on shift.
• Lead the build of complete battery sub-assemblies, modules and auxiliary components.
• Provide technical support and advice to technicians and other departments as required.
• Liaise with the Team Leader to ensure that products are delivered to the agreed schedule.
• Report the status of battery sub-assemblies, modules and auxiliary components throughout projects.
• Contribute to daily build meetings and weekly programme meetings.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the department as required.
• Ensure that all relevant build documentation is accurate and complete.
• Ensure that strict adherence to quality standards is maintained throughout the department.
• Promote all Health, Safety and Environmental guidance and regulations within the department
• Liaise with materials control to maintain the correct flow of parts and materials to the build area.
• Drive continual improvement of build process, build work instructions and test instructions
• Log and report faults and issues found during build and feed back into QMS.
• Ensure that acceptable cleanliness standards are maintained in the working area.
• Report and resolve issues within the work area
• Support other Fortescue WAE programmes as required by the business
• Support the business in any reasonable way as required.