Warranty and Contract Manager

Warranty and Contract Manager Company: CAF Australia Location: SYDNEY, AU We are currently seeking a Warranty and Contract Manager to act as technical and management support at the Sydenham Depot, reporting to the RS General Manager. The position will be initially based in Sydney. Fundamental roles and responsibilities In conjunction with the General Manager, implement and manage processes, systems and timeframes which are in line with CAF Headquarters’ policies and procedures and account for AU requirements/restrictions, both legislative and operational Providing technical support and advice liaising with the Headquarters in Spain and locally with direct reports. Support on procurement of critical material managed by Supply Chain Department to comply with delivery terms Support Warranty and Supply Chain Departments for the critical parts claimed under warranty by liaising with main suppliers as required Compiling reports based on contractual requirements as needed Definition and organization of groups and work shifts Supervision of other staff as required. Permanent contact with suppliers and other CAF departments (Management, Quality, TO, etc.) Respond to the client in everything related to warranty activities Achieve the reliability figures and KPI-s stablished for the project Flexibility to work non-standard hours At times carrying out a hands-on work on the Depot General duties as directed by General Manager Management of direct reports and overall responsibility for the successful management of these functions Ensure effective and frequent communication with CAF Headquarters. This includes updates on key milestones, delays and challenges Responsible for building and maintaining or delegation of responsibility for relationships with all stakeholders Actively participates in promoting health and safety in the workplace and encouraging others to do the same. Take part in health and safety initiatives, such as workplace inspections, hazard identification and others as required Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all Australian health and safety, quality and environmental legislative requirements. Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner in line with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality consciousness. Advise management of any changes in materials, plants or processes which may impact on safety, quality or the environment, as well as any improvements that could advance CAF's quality and environmental performance. Flexibility to travel to Dubbo as it is the location of the main core of the project. Profile Education: Higher Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering Qualification essential. Skills and experience: 5 +Previous work experience in a similar role or equivalent. Knowledge and application of train manufacture and maintenance activities Reading and understanding mechanical & electrical drawings, and understanding of Spanish would be advantageous Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures. Strong communication, planning and organisational skills CAF Rail Australia is committed to achieve diversity within the workforce. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to participate. If you have relevant qualifications or experience to fulfill this position and wish to join one of the world’s leaders in integrated transport solutions, click apply and submit your details with Resume. About the Project The NSW Government is replacing the NSW regional rail fleet of XPT, XPLORER and Endeavour trains with 29 safer, comfortable and more accessible trains for customers travelling across NSW and between, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane. For details of the project visit: As part of the Regional Rail project, the Mindyarra Maintenance Centre in Dubbo will receive a new talented team for train completion works (Manufacturing, Testing and Quality activities), with potential transition in the future to the Warranty & Maintenance teams. About the company We are a multinational group with over 100 years of experience in the supply of comprehensive transit solutions positioned at the forefront of technology for high value-added sustainable mobility. The company is a leader of the railway industry offering one of the most comprehensive and flexible arrays of products in railway related markets, such as rolling stock, components, infrastructure, signalling and services (maintenance, refurbishing and financial services). CAF's committed personnel and the cooperation with our business partners enable us to enhance customer satisfaction and create value for our shareholders. Currently CAF Offices, Projects and/or Factories have presence in 20 countries within 6 Continents. In Australia CAF is expanding with projects in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, and Parramatta. We have a track record of developing regional areas, with our head office based on Beasain, Spain and locally in Sydney. CAF Rail Australia has already delivered major projects in Australia, such as: Canberra Light Rail, Newcastle Light Rail, Inner West line Light Rail Sydney. Currently CAF Rail Australia are developing Regional Rail and Parramatta light rail projects with extensions of others. We will not stop here; and are committed to seek further opportunities to provide sustainable mobility for all. For more information: #J-18808-Ljbffr