On-the-Floor Manufacturing & Operations Engineer

Ember Hot Tubs Pty Ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Impact

Mentorship & Variety

Great Culture

Job summary

Ember Hot Tubs Pty Ltd in Geelong is seeking a practical Junior Manufacturing & Operations Engineer to help lead day‑to‑day production, streamline workflows and ensure high assembly standards on the workshop floor.

This hands‑on role bridges engineering design with physical operations, spending time on the floor coordinating production, managing inventory and ERP systems, solving bottlenecks, and continuously improving how we build premium Australian‑made products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience on a workshop floor with power tools and measuring equipment is highly regarded.
• Experience with 2D/3D drafting software and vector formats (SVG, DXF) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations and production schedules to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Manage stock control, BOMs, and inventory workflows within ERP systems.
• Perform QA checks on incoming materials, sub-assemblies, and finished products before dispatch.
• Assist with physical assembly, batch staging, and floor organisation during peak periods.

Skills

Practical aptitude

Inventory tracking

Spatial reasoning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Design

Tools

AutoCAD

QCAD

SolidWorks

SVG/DXF vector formats

Job description

Ember Hot Tubs Pty Ltd in Geelong is seeking a practical Junior Manufacturing & Operations Engineer to help lead day‑to‑day production, streamline workflows and ensure high assembly standards on the workshop floor.

This hands‑on role bridges engineering design with physical operations, spending time on the floor coordinating production, managing inventory and ERP systems, solving bottlenecks, and continuously improving how we build premium Australian‑made products.