New Production Line Engineer: Process & Maintenance Lead

The Microbiomics Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Microbiomics Group in Brisbane is seeking a Process & Maintenance Engineer to lead the engineering side of a new production line from design input through installation, commissioning, validation and handover to production. You will ensure equipment is safe, food-safe and fit for purpose.

You will drive preventive maintenance, support IQ/OQ/PQ activities with suppliers, and scale up products from trials to full production while maintaining GMP, HACCP and WHS standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Mechatronic Engineering, or a trade qualification with strong process experience.
• 3+ years in GMP manufacturing (food/nutraceutical/pharma).
• Hands-on mechanical skills with powder and liquid handling, filling and packaging equipment.
• Experience installing and commissioning new equipment or production lines.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and hygienic equipment design.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, process flow diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Practical problem-solver who works well on the factory floor.
• Excellent communication, organisation and documentation skills.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and layout of our new production line, including process flow, equipment specification, utilities and hygienic design.
• Support equipment procurement, installation, commissioning and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) with suppliers and contractors.
• Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on production equipment.
• Build and manage a preventive maintenance program, including schedules, critical spare parts and maintenance records.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to reduce downtime, waste and product loss.
• Scale up new products from NPD trials to full production.
• Write and maintain SOPs, process flow diagrams, work instructions and change controls.
• Ensure equipment and processes meet GMP, HACCP and hygienic requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, line efficiency (OEE) and cost.
• Coordinate external contractors such as licensed electricians and OEM technicians.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Australian work rights

Education

Engineering degree or mechanical trade qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLC/HMI familiarity

CMMS

Job description

The Microbiomics Group in Brisbane is seeking a Process & Maintenance Engineer to lead the engineering side of a new production line from design input through installation, commissioning, validation and handover to production. You will ensure equipment is safe, food-safe and fit for purpose.

You will drive preventive maintenance, support IQ/OQ/PQ activities with suppliers, and scale up products from trials to full production while maintaining GMP, HACCP and WHS standards.