Maintenance Engineer

Bridgestone Australia Ltd.; Adelaide; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive remuneration

Tyre & servicing discounts

Wellbeing & financial education

Annual volunteer leave

Résumé du poste

Bridgestone Australia Ltd. is seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Engineer/Asset Manager to lead preventative and predictive maintenance across Salisbury (SA) or Wacol (QLD) sites.

You will drive reliability, minimise downtime, troubleshoot complex equipment, and oversee schedules, spares and contractor performance, collaborating with operations and stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand. The role emphasizes data‑driven decision making, Industry 4.0 technologies, and safety compliance while

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing maintenance and asset management.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic equipment in high‑volume environments.
• Experience leading or participating in major plant shutdowns and maintenance projects.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (desirable).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong reporting, planning and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Exposure to predictive maintenance systems, data analytics, machine learning or Industry 4.0 technologies is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of safety, compliance and factory facility requirements.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Drive asset reliability and minimise manufacturing downtime.
• Diagnose complex equipment issues and support major repairs.
• Manage maintenance schedules, critical spares and contractor performance.
• Monitor asset performance and produce technical maintenance reports.
• Support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Leverage maintenance data, predictive technologies, AI and ML to improve reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and maintenance standards.

Connaissances

Maintenance expertise

Mechanical & pneumatic knowledge

Shutdown leadership

Troubleshooting

Reporting & planning

Data analytics / Industry 4.0

Safety & compliance

Formation

Mechanical Engineering degree

Outils

Predictive maintenance systems

Data analytics

AI/ML technologies

Description du poste

This is a unique opportunity to combine hands‑on engineering expertise with strategic asset management, helping drive reliability, efficiency, and future‑focused maintenance practices across multiple sites.

Reporting to the National Manager, Bandag Factories, you'll be responsible for ensuring our manufacturing assets operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You'll lead preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives, provide technical expertise during breakdowns and major overhauls, and help shape the future of maintenance through data‑driven decision making and emerging technologies.

This role can be based at either our Salisbury (SA) or Wacol (QLD) facility and will involve working closely with operational teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Driving asset reliability and minimising manufacturing downtime
• Diagnosing complex equipment issues and supporting major repairs
• Managing maintenance schedules, critical spares, and contractor performance
• Monitoring asset performance and producing technical maintenance reports
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Leveraging maintenance data, predictive technologies, AI, and machine learning opportunities to improve reliability
• Ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and maintenance standards
• Championing Bridgestone's commitment to safety and sustainability

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in manufacturing maintenance and asset management
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic equipment within high‑volume industrial environments
• Experience leading or participating in major plant shutdowns, overhauls, and maintenance projects
• Degree or qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (desirable)
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Strong reporting, planning, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Exposure to predictive maintenance systems, data analytics, machine learning, or Industry 4.0 technologies will be highly regarded
• Knowledge of safety, compliance, and factory facility requirements

About Us

We are proud to be a leader in tyre and mobility solutions, offering premium products and services that keep individuals, businesses, and industries moving. We meet the needs of customers wherever they are, with operations spanning company‑owned stores, franchise partners, and mobile servicing solutions, with a team of more than 1600 passionate individuals across Australia and New Zealand.

Our People Commitment

At Bridgestone, we know what matters to our people. That’s why our focus is on creating the conditions for our teammates to feel safe and happy at work.

We’re passionate about growth and development, supporting our people to achieve their career goals with a focus on promoting from within.

We offer flexibility that enhances wellbeing and performance, and the security of working for a trusted global brand.

You’ll join a great team. We take pride in our friendly and supportive community. Together, we are working towards our mission of Serving Society with Superior Quality.

We believe in creating a workplace where you feel valued for your contributions and inspired to do your best work. Our perks include:

• Competitive total remuneration package, inclusive of market‑related base pay, plus variable pay and allowances depending on your role.
• Discounts on Bridgestone tyres and servicing for you, your family and friends!
• Financial education, wellbeing support, and a range of employee discounts on private health, cars and car hire, hotels and other retailers.
• Annual paid volunteer leave to give back to a cause that matters to you – now that’s rewarding.

Your Growth, Our Future.