Interiors ProtoCenter Technician

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• In charge of the daily management of the Interiors ProtoCenter VPF (planning installs visits tests tooling equipment EHS etc.)
• In charge of the agile manufacturing assembly and/or sourcing of prototypes tooling/jigs according to validation or experimentation needs in commercial Projects or R&D programs using internal (e.g. 3D printing and other equipment) or external means (suppliers).
• Contributes to tests and validation of the prototypes (e.g. fitting static load endurance etc.) prepares tests procedure and reports and analyses test results
• Contributes to sustain and expand the ProtoCenter activities in physical space scope and resources by suggesting development or continuous improvement actions.

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

Rolling Stock & Components

Reports directly to:

• R&D Director

Other reporting to:

• ProtoCenter Program Manager
• Direct reports:N/A

Network & Links

Internal

• Protocenter Program Manager Validation Manager & Engineers Product Managers R&D Program Managers & Engineers Project Managers Engineering Industrial engineers internal customers Labs managers Metrology EHS

External

• Suppliers customers external laboratories subcontractors

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Managing the Interiors ProtoCenter VPF in accordance with the applicable Quality Management System Confidentiality and EHS (Environment Health & Safety) requirements.
• Ensuring the timely availability of space tooling (test) equipment prototypes and manpower resources according to the Interiors Component Development Site and Product Family needs (validation tests pre-fitting tests Perceived Quality analysis internal or external customer visits etc.) within the agreed planning and budget.
• Preparing Purchase Requests and following-up production & delivery with the suppliers
• Delivering Proofs of Concept mock-ups through rapid prototyping (design manufacturing assembly programming)

• Preparing the tests and be responsible for:
  • Participating in the design and the development of the tools necessary for performing the tests
  • Implementing verifying (functional) and ensuring compliance (calibration) of the measuring equipment to be ready at the time of the test.
  • Preparing the equipment for testing. Validating that the applied configuration and pre-requisite testing allows the testing to proceed.
  • Daily test schedule management and organization.
• Supervising and/or executing test activities analysing test results live and deciding if test has to be redone or not
• Writing test procedures and ensure the availability of approved procedures when under laboratory activity scope. Processing the test results data writing static and dynamic test reports
• Ensure the capitalization of his/her REX based on previous tests campaign with the possibility to improve on quality cost and delivery (QCD).

• Performance Measurement

• - EHS indicators
• - Execution KPIs (Quality Budget & Planning adherence) of the Protocenter program
• - Number of new (Projects R&D) mock-ups supported/hosted
• - Internal customer demerit (quality of service)
• - Innovation: propositions for continuous improvement or new services linked to the ProtoCenter missions

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering background

Desirable:

• English language (A2 min.)

Experience

Mandatory:

• Experience in Rolling Stock manufacturing environment (Workshop PME Indus Planning)
• Ability to define create and maintain test benches

Desirable:

• Experience in laboratory or workshop management/maintenance
• Experience with 3D printing (operation & maintenance)

Competencies & Skills

• Expected skills according to a Functional Test Laboratory for Interiors parts
• Autonomous & pro-active
• Hands-on and DIY attitude.
• Innovator & fast prototype. Desired: experience in electronics & programming on Arduino/Rasperry
• Speaks: French fluently English in professional context