Maintenance Engineer

Bridgestone Australia Ltd.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Bridgestone tyres

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Bridgestone Australia Ltd. is seeking an experienced maintenance engineer to lead asset reliability across multiple sites in Australia and New Zealand. You will develop preventive and predictive programs, drive downtime reduction, and mentor teams during major overhauls.

Based at Salisbury or Wacol, you will partner with operations, contractors, and suppliers to deploy data-driven maintenance using AI/Industry 4.0 technologies while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing maintenance and asset management.
• Experience leading plant shutdowns, overhauls, and maintenance projects.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (desirable).
• Exposure to predictive maintenance, data analytics, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Asset management

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Predictive maintenance

Safety compliance

Industry 4.0

Shutdown management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA

Data analytics tools

Job description

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.