Junior Project Engineer

Lion; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone & Wood Brewery in Murwillumbah is seeking a Graduate/Junior Project Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role offers hands-on experience delivering engineering projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment under the guidance of an Engineering Leader.

We value curiosity, proactivity and a strong willingness to learn. Start dates: ASAP or mid-January 2027 for the right candidate, with opportunities to work across Brewing, Packaging, Quality and wider Group Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Completed or near-completed degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
• Genuine interest in manufacturing and project delivery.
• Practical, hands-on approach and willingness to work on site.
• Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Safety and continuous improvement-focused mindset.
• Internships, university projects or placements welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and capital projects from planning through installation and commissioning.
• Collaborate with Brewing, Packaging, Quality and Engineering teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Assist with project planning, budgeting and coordinating contractors and suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, plant performance and efficiency.
• Gain hands-on exposure to brewery equipment and production processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Due to an exciting internal promotion, we're looking for aGraduate / Junior Project Engineer to join our Engineering team at Stone & Wood Brewery in Murwillumbah!

Reporting to our Engineering Leader, this is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands‑on experience delivering engineering projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, get involved in a variety of projects and see your ideas come to life on the brewery floor!

Start Date: We're ideally looking for someone who can start ASAP, but we're flexible for a mid-January 2027 start for the right candidate.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting engineering and capital projects from planning through to installation and commissioning.

Working closely with our Brewing, Packaging, Quality and Engineering teams to deliver practical solutions.

Assisting with project planning, budgeting and coordinating contractors and suppliers.

Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, plant performance and efficiency.

Getting hands‑on exposure to brewery equipment, production processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Learning from experienced engineers and collaborating with our wider Group Engineering team.

What we’re looking for

You don't need years of experience! We're more interested in finding someone who's curious, proactive and eager to learn.

Ideally, you'll bring:

A completed or near‑completed degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

A genuine interest in manufacturing, engineering projects and problem‑solving.

A practical, hands‑on approach and willingness to get involved on site.

Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

A proactive attitude and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Previous experience through internships, university projects or manufacturing placements would be great, but isn't essential.

Application closes on Monday 23rd of November.