Manufacturing Engineer

EGM Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayne Pharma’s established manufacturing operation is seeking a practical Manufacturing Engineer to join the collaborative engineering team, with hands-on involvement in modern equipment and process improvements.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will work with operators, maintenance and production to ensure safe, efficient plant operation and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least three years’ experience in manufacturing or plant engineering (two years considered).
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and industrial processes.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, food, glass or process-based environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and focus on equipment performance.
• Effective communication with operators, maintenance and engineers.
• Proactive and approachable, able to engage on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment and plant performance.
• Support engineering projects involving new equipment, machinery upgrades and process improvements.
• Work with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot technical issues and improve operational efficiency.
• Review existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve reliability, productivity and quality.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning and ongoing optimisation where required.
• Collaborate with shop-floor personnel to understand operational challenges and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support day-to-day manufacturing operations and longer-term engineering objectives.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

An exciting opportunity has been created within Mayne Pharma’s established manufacturing operation following a period of business growth and internal progression. With team members moving into new roles internally, the business is looking to welcome another Manufacturing Engineer into its collaborative engineering team.

With significant investment in new equipment over the past three years, this is a great opportunity to get hands‑on with modern manufacturing equipment, drive improvements and be involved in projects that have a tangible impact on operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will work closely with operators, maintenance personnel, production and other key stakeholders to support the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the plant.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and implementing improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment and plant performance.
• Supporting engineering projects involving new equipment, machinery upgrades and process improvements.
• Working alongside production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot technical issues and improve operational efficiency.
• Reviewing existing manufacturing processes and identifying opportunities to improve reliability, productivity and quality.
• Supporting equipment installation, commissioning and ongoing optimisation where required.
• Collaborating with shop‑floor personnel to understand operational challenges and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Working with cross‑functional teams to support day‑to‑day manufacturing operations and longer‑term engineering objectives.

About You

You will be a practical, hands‑on engineer who enjoys being close to the manufacturing process and working collaboratively with people across the business.

You will ideally bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• At least three years’ experience in a manufacturing or plant‑based engineering environment, although candidates with two years’ relevant experience will also be considered.
• A solid understanding of manufacturing operations, plant equipment and industrial processes.
• Experience working within pharmaceutical manufacturing, food manufacturing, glass manufacturing or another process‑based environment.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills and an interest in improving equipment performance and manufacturing processes.
• The ability to communicate effectively with operators, maintenance personnel, engineers and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive and approachable working style, with the confidence to engage on the shop floor and build relationships across different levels of the business.

Why Join?

Mayne Pharma has a collaborative engineering team with access to experienced mentors, varied manufacturing processes and modern equipment, backed by a recent equipment investment. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with engineering, production and senior leadership, contribute to meaningful continuous improvement projects and build your career within a business that values internal progression and invests in its people.