Mechanical Engineer

Manildra Group; Bomaderry; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manildra Group in Bomaderry, NSW, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support plant reliability and asset management across our manufacturing operations.

You will lead maintenance improvements, contribute to capital projects, and drive safe, compliant operations within a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with maintenance and reliability systems.
• Knowledge of pumps, conveyors, rotating equipment, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to production and maintenance teams.
• Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and improve preventive and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Manage mechanical projects from concept through commissioning.
• Assist with plant upgrades, installations and capital works.
• Conduct root cause analysis and reliability improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem solving

Maintenance & reliability

Pumps & hydraulics

Stakeholder management

Rotating equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in supporting plant reliability, asset management, maintenance improvement initiatives, and capital project delivery across our manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering support to production and maintenance teams.

Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

Develop and improve preventative and condition-based maintenance strategies.

Manage mechanical projects from concept through to commissioning.

Assist with plant upgrades, installations, and capital works programs.

Conduct root cause analysis and reliability improvement activities.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or processing environment ideally in food manufacture.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Experience with maintenance and reliability systems.

Knowledge of pumps, conveyors, rotating equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.