Polymer Engineering & QA Graduate – Extrusion

EGR Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EGR Group is seeking a motivated Engineering / QA Graduate to join our Extrusion facility in Wacol, Queensland. You will support engineering, production and quality assurance activities across manufacturing operations, gaining hands-on experience in polymer extrusion, materials testing and process improvement.

The role offers exposure to quality management systems, manufacturing standards and continuous improvement initiatives, with a pathway to develop technical expertise and a rewarding

Qualifications

• A recently completed or near-completed Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Genuine interest in polymers, plastics, materials science and advanced manufacturing.
• Understanding of engineering principles, material properties and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Sound computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and technical reporting.
• Proactive approach, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for hands-on technical work.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and quality assurance activities across the Extrusion manufacturing facility.
• Assist with testing, inspection and evaluation of raw polymer materials, in-process materials and finished products.
• Monitor product quality and ensure manufactured products meet required specifications and standards.
• Assist in investigating material defects, product non-conformances and manufacturing quality issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and support corrective and preventative actions.
• Work with production teams to understand extrusion processes and how processing conditions influence quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EGR Group is seeking a motivated Engineering / QA Graduate to join our Extrusion facility in Wacol, Queensland. You will support engineering, production and quality assurance activities across manufacturing operations, gaining hands-on experience in polymer extrusion, materials testing and process improvement.

The role offers exposure to quality management systems, manufacturing standards and continuous improvement initiatives, with a pathway to develop technical expertise and a rewarding