Materials Engineer/Product Engineer

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We're leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We're proud of brands, like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Launch your career in an environment where technology meets production excellence and step into the future of steel manufacturing with BlueScope at our Western Port facility We're seeking a Materials Engineer / Product Engineer to join our Product Innovation and Technology team and play a key role in shaping smarter, data-driven processes across our Australian Steel Products portfolio. Our Western Port site operates 24/7 across four major manufacturing departments, delivering innovative products and solutions to both domestic and export customers.

In this dynamic role, you'll leverage your technical expertise, analytical skills, and continuous improvement mindset to optimize processes and ensure product quality across multiple specialist unit groups. Working closely with Operations and Maintenance teams, you'll use data insights and digital tools to drive process improvements while championing a safety-first culture.

This position is based at our Western Port Works in Hastings, VIC, on the stunning Mornington Peninsula, working Monday to Friday, day shift. We're committed to your growth, offering ongoing training, development opportunities, and access to our Employee Assistance program along with other health and wellbeing initiatives.

What Will You Do?

Using your analytical, hands-on, and tech-savvy approach, you will:

• actively contribute to a safe and digitally-enabled working environment
• identify and implement improvements to operational and technological processes
• collaborate with production teams to map, monitor, and optimize core processes
• analyse process and product data to uncover actionable insights and efficiency gains
• partner across the manufacturing plant to ensure consistent product quality

More About You

Whether you're a graduate ready to launch your career or an experienced engineer seeking to broaden your digital skillset, you will bring:

• tertiary qualifications in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent
• a strong commitment to safety and wellbeing for yourself and others
• excellent communication and influencing skills to build effective relationships
• sharp attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritise work effectively
• a curiosity for technology, process analytics, and continuous improvement

Why BlueScope

As we're creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you'll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other's safety and wellbeing.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We're passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future." ​

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Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Monday 27th October 2025.