Careers

Production Planner

Want to work for a leading-edge, globally recognised company? Looking for a challenge where you can develop your skills with an experienced and fun group of people?

Enatel is a successful high-tech business located in Wigram, Christchurch, specialising in the development and manufacture of products used in telecommunications, IT and industrial applications around the world. We strive to be ahead of the game and pride ourselves on being so.

Scope of Role:

Coordinating production workflow for one or multiple products. Planning and prioritizing manufacturing to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. Planning resource, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily planning of Enatel sales orders
• Planning product works orders and resources in our ERP system
• Working closely with procurement to ensure materials are ordered as per demand
• Working closely with production leaders ensuring jobs are complete and daily run rates are achieved
• Hold Sales & Operations planning meetings monthly with sales teams to ensure forecasted demand is planned correctly
• Review open works orders daily, so jobs are closed as scheduled through factory
• Manage product planning delays, find product that is faulty and ensure completed and jobs closed – DIFOT of 98%
• Manage all production work in progress (WIP) ensuring this is as planned and closed as planned
• Recommended solutions to remove waste and increase efficiency
• Compile planning production status reports and issue to team leaders and managers for review
• Promptly change production planning schedules with production as required

Skills and Attributes:

• Maintains a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Displays a positive attitude and a team focus
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to provide quick resolution to problems
• A minimum of 3yrs in a production planning role
• APICS Degree or completing related modules (desirable)
• Production Planner in an electronics manufacturing company (desirable)

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3yrs in a production planning function
• Worked within an ERP/MRP system for a minimum of 3yrs
• Has a strong understanding of all required planning techniques, forecast, lead time, material & resource planning
• Has worked with Bills of materials in a production industry with many line items
• Proficient in all computer ERP/MRP/Word/Excel applications

Working for us:

Being part of the Enatel team means joining us on our growth and success pathway. We work hard and celebrate our successes company-wide, as well as offering a number of training and development opportunities for our staff. Enatel is committed to providing a safe work environment with respect for the culture and values of our people. In addition to our dynamic attitude, we are friendly, down-to-earth people who know how to get things done.

If you want to seize this exciting opportunity, then act now by forwarding your CV and cover letter to recruitment@enatel.net with “Production Planner” in the subject line.

You will have a background in Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics Engineering, preferably with an interest in both, and you will need to enjoy working within a team of smart, motivated people.

The Product Application Team (PAT) plays an important role at Enatel, providing technical resource to the sales team, designing, and managing the build of new systems prototypes and complex Configure to Order (CTO) solutions. The team supports operations by creating and managing BOM’s, work instructions and test procedures, and overseeing the process for Engineering to Order (ETO) and CTO within the business.

Key Deliverables of the Systems Engineering Team:

• Ensuring the gateway and processes in the PAT align with key objectives of the business.
• Ensuring the ETO process is managed carefully with consideration for cost, future opportunities, and alternative CTO offerings.
• Building the CTO capability to reduce cost, increase efficiency and in turn consolidate and grow the Energy business.
• Work with the Operations team and other functions (such as finance) to measure cost, improvement, and success of PAT initiatives.
• Look for opportunities to create efficiency through process, prioritisation, and cost analysis.

Key Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer:

New Product Development:

This involves complete development cycle from Research, Design Concepts, Prototyping, Development, QA & Testing, Deployment, Support & Maintenance and Performance Tuning.

• Design and build prototype systems
• Sourcing of systems components locally and overseas
• Make Bill of materials using CSI
• Collaborate with the Systems Process engineer to develop work & assembly instructions
• Construction of test methods/procedures
• Perform/co-ordinate systems testing – from complete system testing to specific monitor software functionality testing
• Assist Writing System or sub assembly manuals

Provide technical responses to tenders & quotations worldwide:

• Writing up clause-by-clause responses to tenders
• Take customer requirements and turn them into technical proposals consisting of Layout and Schematic Diagrams
• Creating 2D and 3D drawings using Microsoft Visio and CAD software
• Provide costing and cost difference analysis as per required Bill of materials

Production Support:

• Assist Writing technical bulletins for product or test routine enhancements
• Product Maintenance – to modify, enhance and maintain existing Enatel product designs as required
• Execute VA/VE on existing product lines.

Skills required:

• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Self-motivated, organised and project driven. You must have the right attitude and team player
• A working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Visio, Excel etc

Experience: 

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, preferably Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics
• Preference will be given to Engineers with 2-4 years previous experience in DC Power Engineering however we are also interested in enthusiastic recent graduates with the ability and willingness to learn fast from our experienced team

Working for us:
Being part of the Enatel team means joining us on our growth and success pathway. We work hard and celebrate our successes company-wide, as well as offering a number of training and development opportunities for our staff. Enatel is committed to providing a safe work environment with respect for the culture and values of our people. In addition to our dynamic attitude, we are friendly, down-to-earth people who know how to get things done.

We are also proud to offer Health Insurance (for permanent staff), fresh fruit weekly, a wonderful culture and wellbeing and of course learning and development opportunities available to all staff.

If you want to seize this exciting opportunity, then act now by forwarding your CV and cover letter to recruitment@enatel.net with “Systems Engineer” in the subject line.

Scope of Role:

To design and develop new products and support existing products. To plan, develop and test the products to verify they conform to specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Design – to develop and maintain firmware
  • Product functionality
  • Development time
  • Product reliability
  • Ease of use of the product by the customer
  • Future product maintenance.

• Develop software utilising internal tools and methodologies
• Ability to conform to existing software development processes, tools, and standards (including code, build process, environment, and configuration management standards) while continuously improving on them
• Ensure the solution and code is an accurate implementation of the design, and adheres to coding standards
• Continually improve and review quality control processes, including coding standards, peer review process, unit testing and continuous integration processes and platforms
• Product Maintenance – to modify, enhance and maintain existing Enatel product designs as required
• Write clean and well documented code for a range of projects
• Escalate issues and risks in a timely manner
• Work to plan and commit to schedule
• The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is a member of the Research and Development Team. As a member of this team, you are expected to take an interest and give significant input and advice into projects being worked on by other members of the team.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent Email Skills
• Excellent Verbal and written English
• Ability to work independently within a team environment
• Contribute to a positive team culture, that enhances the reputation of the team and encourages team performance
• Working ethos ensures tasks are completed as required
• High level of professionalism and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines and outcomes with high personal standards especially around honesty and integrity

Experience 

• 3-5 years embedded software development experience
• A core base of technical skills including a combination of:
  • C++ development & ability to write modular reusable code
  • Scripting language – at least one
  • Real time OS
  • A passion for producing stable, clean, maintainable code
  • Proficient understanding of source control software (eg Git, feature branching and rebasing) and Jira
  • Familiarity with any Agile development methods
  • Familiarity with build tools and DevOps best practices
  • Familiarity with testing automation tools.
  • Ability to design and apply the continuous integration capability in a complex enterprise environment
• Knowledge of software development life cycles and working in a team environment on new product development projects.

Qualification 

• Relevant tertiary qualification

If you want to seize this exciting opportunity, then act now by forwarding your CV and cover letter to recruitment@enatel.net with “Embedded Software Engineer” in the subject line.

We run a lean factory environment with a high product output and low running costs meaning the staff we are looking for will need to be hard working and flexible in a fast-paced factory environment, and ideally have previous electronics factory experience.

Scope of Role:
To diagnose and repair Enatel products.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assembly and test on all Electronic Products
• Fault diagnosis on all production faults
• Testing and Repairing of manufacturing products
• Submit Bill of Materials (BOM) updates to engineering and follow through
• Respond to production problems
• Build new product prototype according to build sheet
• Quality checking and inspecting

Technical:
• Identification of fault trends and reporting changes to management
• Evaluate facts and make decisions
• Good communication skills
• Proactively point out potential issues or concerns

Required skills:
• Ability to de-solder & solder through hole and SMT components
• Read and understand schematic diagrams and overlays
• Sound knowledge of electrical theory and anti-static precautions
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proficient in English, both oral and written
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both in a team and independently
• Positive attitude
• Safety first approach to work

Qualifications:
• Technical knowledge of electronic products an advantage
• Previous experience in testing or servicing electronic devices an advantage

If you want to seize this exciting opportunity, then act now by forwarding your CV and cover letter to recruitment@enatel.net with “Production Technician” in the subject line.

Key responsibilities:

• Assemble according to customer needs by following work instructions, samples and other specifications
• Collects all material and tools needed to begin the process
• Assures and maintains specified torque and tension by proper setting of torque wrenches or screw drivers
• Checks incoming parts and outgoing assembly quality and reports non-conforming parts/product to supervisor
• Reports issues, faults and defective parts
• Works effectively in a team environment and co-operates with co-workers
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with Enatel Policy and Procedures
• Functional testing

Requirements:

• Proven experience as assembler. Minimum one-year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Good understanding of quality control principles
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)
• Must project a cooperative and positive attitude toward customers, employees, and the Company
• Maybe required to lift units up to 15kg

Required skills:

• Ability to de-solder & solder through hole components an advantage
• Physically fit
• Proficient in English, both oral and written
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both in a team and independently

If you want to seize this exciting opportunity, then act now by forwarding your CV and cover letter to recruitment@enatel.net with “Electronics Assembler – Day Shift” in the subject line.

Key responsibilities:

• Assemble according to customer needs by following work instructions, samples and other specifications
• Collects all material and tools needed to begin the process
• Assures and maintains specified torque and tension by proper setting of torque wrenches or screw drivers
• Checks incoming parts and outgoing assembly quality and reports non-conforming parts/product to supervisor
• Reports issues, faults and defective parts
• Works effectively in a team environment and co-operates with co-workers
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with Enatel Policy and Procedures
• Functional testing

Requirements:

• Proven experience as assembler. Minimum one-year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Good understanding of quality control principles
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)
• Must project a cooperative and positive attitude toward customers, employees, and the Company
• Maybe required to lift units up to 15kg

Required skills:

• Ability to de-solder & solder through hole components an advantage
• Physically fit
• Proficient in English, both oral and written
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both in a team and independently

If you want to seize this exciting opportunity, then act now by forwarding your CV and cover letter to recruitment@enatel.net with “Electronics Assembler – Afternoon Shift” in the subject line.