Senior Manufacturing Program Manager
Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Senior Manufacturing Program Manager will play a pivotal role in driving Worley’s ambition to lead in sustainable solutions within the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. This role is essential for bridging current industry needs with the future of sustainable energy by overseeing the design, development, and implementation of innovative manufacturing solutions. The Manufacturing Program Manager will ensure the seamless integration of advanced technologies, fostering continuous improvement and delivering projects that align with Worley’s sustainability goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Technology Integration: Drive the adoption and implementation of cutting-edge technologies, including robotics, automation, model-based design, and advanced sensors, to enhance manufacturing processes’ efficiency, quality, and throughput.
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Expertise: Lead the design, development, and management of DFM production facilities, ensuring that manufacturing processes are optimized for efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.
- Manufacturing Facility Design: Oversee the design and development of manufacturing facilities that align with industry best practices, optimize production capabilities, and support Worley’s vision of sustainable change.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging proprietary technology and modularization techniques to optimize manufacturing processes and deliver sustainable value to customers.
- Team Building and Leadership: Build and lead a multidisciplinary team that includes:
- Design Engineers: Responsible for creating initial product designs, ensuring they can be manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively, and considering factors such as simplicity, standardization, materials, tolerances, environment, and assembly.
- Manufacturing Engineers: Provide input on manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment, optimizing the process and minimizing production costs.
- Product Managers: Define product requirements and guide the design and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment with company goals and customer needs.
- Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) Teams: Define quality standards and ensure the manufactured product meets these standards, identifying and addressing potential quality issues.
- Procurement and Supply Chain Teams: Source materials, components, and suppliers, ensuring they meet quality and cost requirements.
- Cost Estimators: Calculate expected manufacturing costs based on design and manufacturing plans, helping the organization understand the cost implications of design decisions.
- Tooling and Equipment Specialists: Select or design the tools, molds, and equipment needed for manufacturing, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Cross-Functional Teams: Oversee the DFM process, bringing together experts from various departments for effective communication and collaboration.
- Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers: Work closely with external suppliers or contract manufacturers to meet DFM requirements.
- Test and Inspection Teams: Define testing and inspection procedures to ensure the quality and reliability of the manufactured product.
- Regulatory and Compliance Experts: Ensure the design and manufacturing processes meet required standards.
- Continuous Improvement Teams: Focus on identifying opportunities for efficiency and quality enhancements within manufacturing processes.
- Digital Solutions: Implement and manage digital tools and software that enhance design and manufacturing processes, such as CAD/CAM systems, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software, and data analytics platforms to streamline operations, improve accuracy, and foster innovation.
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- Project Management Expertise: Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive experience managing complex manufacturing projects.
- Lean Manufacturing: Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a proven track record of driving continuous improvement and optimizing manufacturing processes.
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Proven expertise in designing, developing, and managing DFM production facilities, ensuring robust manufacturing capabilities that meet engineering requirements and industry standards.
- Innovation and Technology: Demonstrated ability to integrate advanced technologies such as AI, data capture, and advanced optics to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality.
- Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership skills with experience in managing cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration across multiple locations to achieve strategic goals.
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Moving forward together
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.