Manufacturing Engineer | Automation & Equipment Validation

Medifox DAN GmbH; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Medifox DAN GmbH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, facilities, and documentation to meet production volume, safety, quality, and cost requirements.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to support assembly and packaging operations and ensures systems consistently meet production, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical, or related Eng. discipline and 3+ years in industry.
• Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and ability to work across production, quality, maintenance, and projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and process issues using structured problem solving to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support design, installation, commissioning and optimization of manufacturing equipment and automation systems to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.
• Develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal quality requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing improvements and resolve technical challenges.
• Analyze equipment performance, downtime, OEE, yield, and process data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, SOPs, and validation protocols.

Skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical or related Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

JR_054265 Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The primary role of the Manufacturing Engineer is to support development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, facilities, and documentation to meet current and future production volume, safety, quality, and cost requirements.

The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with cross functional teams to support assembly and packaging operations and ensuring manufacturing systems consistently meet production, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Let’s talk about Responsibilities

• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of equipment, process, and production issues, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.

• Support the design, installation, commissioning, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and automation systems to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

• Develop and execute equipment and process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, PQ, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal quality requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing improvements and resolve technical challenges.

• Analyse equipment performance, downtime, OEE, yield, and process data to identify trends, improve reliability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation including work instructions, SOPs, equipment specifications, validation protocols, risk assessments, and change documentation.

• Provide technical support and training to production and maintenance teams on equipment operation, troubleshooting techniques, and process requirements.

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with GMP, safety standards, environmental requirements, and applicable quality system procedures.

Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline. 3 years of experience in related industry

• Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to systematically investigate and resolve technical issues.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across production, quality, maintenance, and project teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of technical tasks and projects.

• Experience interpreting technical documentation, engineering drawings, procedures, and equipment manuals.

Preferred

• 3-5 years of experience supporting manufacturing equipment, automation systems, packaging equipment, or production processes.

• Knowledge of validation methodologies and experience in performing IQ, OQ, PQ and process validation.

• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis, or DMAIC.

• Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment, vision systems, robotics, sensors, or automated production systems.

• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar analysis software.

Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones.

We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates.