Manufacturing Engineer – Lean, NPI & Continuous Improvement

Searson Buck Group; Hobart; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Searson Buck Group in Hobart, Australia is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement across production processes. You will work with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and R&D to ensure reliable, high-quality output and cost-effective operations.

The role emphasizes LEAN initiatives, process optimisation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement robust manufacturing solutions and DFMA considerations for new products.

Qualifications

• Proven manufacturing/process engineering experience (3–5 years).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-savviness with ERP systems.
• High integrity, adaptability and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyse current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement production improvements and layout changes.
• Ensure tooling and equipment are calibrated, maintained and effective.
• Evaluate processes with knowledge of product design, assembly, tooling and materials.
• Develop and update manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions).
• Drive LEAN initiatives to minimise waste and improve quality and throughput.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and DFMA collaboration with R&D.
• Monitor production performance, quality trends, and safety outcomes; take corrective actions.
• Train staff to improve capability and reduce onboarding time.
• Contribute to cross-department problem-solving and CI activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organisation

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

ERP systems

Job description

Searson Buck Group in Hobart, Australia is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement across production processes. You will work with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and R&D to ensure reliable, high-quality output and cost-effective operations.

The role emphasizes LEAN initiatives, process optimisation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement robust manufacturing solutions and DFMA considerations for new products.