Manufacturing Engineer | Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

Asdam; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Asdam is seeking a degree-qualified Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing solutions for large, technically challenging aerospace and advanced manufacturing components. The role requires translating designs into production methods and owning processes from planning through final assembly.

You will partner with machinists, fabricators and production teams to optimize manufacturability, quality and efficiency across the lifecycle, from planning to shop-floor execution and continuous

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in complex machining, fabrication or heavy manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing processes from production planning through to completion.
• Review schedules, resources and production requirements to ensure work is ready to proceed.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, manufacturing records and quality documentation.
• Support production trials, process improvements and engineering changes.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and identify practical solutions.
• Work closely with production teams to improve efficiency, quality and manufacturability.
• Prepare and review manufacturing documentation including FAIRs.
• Provide technical support across the manufacturing lifecycle.

Skills

Machining

Fabrication

Manufacturing processes

DFM principles

Shop floor collaboration

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer | Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

Posted: 11/11/2026

Closing Date: 11/12/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Defence - Manufacturing Engineering

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Your new role:

We're seeking a degree-qualified Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a hands-on production environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex products from concept through to completion. You'll work closely with machinists, fabricators, welders and production teams to determine the most effective manufacturing methods for large, technically challenging components and assemblies.

You will be responsible for translating engineering designs into practical manufacturing solutions, ensuring products move efficiently through the entire production lifecycle. From manufacturing planning and process development through to shop floor execution and continuous improvement, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

We're interested in engineers who have built their careers in complex manufacturing environments involving large, fabricated structures, heavy engineering equipment, defence, naval, aerospace or industrial products. Experience supporting products that require significant machining, fabrication and assembly from raw material through to final completion will be highly regarded.

You will be confident working alongside tradespeople and production teams, assessing manufacturability, solving practical production challenges and determining the best manufacturing approach for complex engineered products.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee manufacturing processes from production planning through to completion.


• Review schedules, resources and production requirements to ensure work is ready to proceed.


• Develop and maintain work instructions, manufacturing records and quality documentation.


• Support production trials, process improvements and engineering changes.


• Investigate manufacturing issues and identify practical solutions.


• Work closely with production teams to improve efficiency, quality and manufacturability.


• Prepare and review manufacturingdocumentation including AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).


• Provide technical support across the manufacturing lifecycle.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications / skills required:

• Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.


• Demonstrated experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a complex machining, fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of machining, fabrication and manufacturing processes.


• Ability to interpret engineering designs and develop practical manufacturing solutions.


• Comfortable working on the shop floor and collaborating with production teams.


• Experience within heavy engineering, defence, aerospace, naval, mining or similarly complex manufacturing environments will be highly regarded.


• Experience applying DFM principles to optimise manufacturability, cost, quality, and efficiency.

Experience in aerospace, defence or advanced manufacturing is advantageous, but we’ll also consider Manufacturing Engineers from automotive, heavy engineering, mining, medical or other complex manufacturing environments.

Additional Requirements:
Due to the nature of our work and the requirements of our customers, all applicants may be required to hold Australian citizenship and need to meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and/or EAR (Export Administration Regulations) compliance as part of employment eligibility.

Successful applicants may also be required to undergo a current police check, obtain a Commonwealth defence security clearance, and participate in random drug and alcohol screening as part of our commitment to safety and security.

We make employment decisions based on merit, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note that any correspondence in relation to your application will be sent from [e-mail] .