Leading Manufacturing Specialist

19 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeManufacturing Full time $90,000 - $120,000

Key to our growth and expansion is a skilled Manufacturing Engineer who will support the implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across our operations.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring we meet growing demand by working closely with our Production team to expand capacity and enhance capabilities.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will act as the bridge between NPI and Production to ensure new products are manufacturable at scale, troubleshoot production lines, drive continuous improvement, and uphold quality standards.

This is a hands-on role working directly on the production floor to solve problems, drive improvements, and enable technicians to build world-class technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with Production and NPI to refine and optimise production processes, work instructions, and assembly methods to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Oversee production line layout, identifying and addressing bottlenecks to maximise workflow and throughput.
  • Maintain and refine existing jigs, rigs, tools, and testing equipment, collaborating with NPI on tooling development as required.
  • Support pilot builds and manufacturing documentation, training production staff ahead of full-scale release.
  • Provide rapid engineering support to production technicians, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to address recurring issues.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives within the production area.
  • Train and mentor production staff in new tools, processes, and assembly techniques.
  • Support the implementation of ECNs, ensuring updates to drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and assembly processes are accurately reflected on the shop floor.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Proven experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role, preferably in electromechanical products, complex products assembly or defence/aerospace manufacturing.
  • Proven experience utilising Lean manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvements.
  • Strong understanding of assembly processes and production testing equipment.
  • Proficiency with CAD software and 3D printing for jig and fixture design.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure and autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working with RF / low power electrical products is highly desirable.
  • Ability to troubleshoot RF and electronic assemblies in embedded systems is highly desirable.
  • Understanding of Lean, 5S, and process optimisation principles. PFMEA and Lean Six Sigma belt highly desirable.

Note: We do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.

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