A manufacturing engineer is a linchpin in production engineering and vital to achieving smooth manufacturing processes. Overall, manufacturing engineers ensure the efficient and effective manufacturing operation, from designing and optimizing production processes to managing production schedules and resources and ensuring that the products meet the desired quality standards.
 

Manufacturing engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and improving the manufacturing processes used in a production facility. This involves analyzing the existing processes and identifying areas for improvement, such as reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and improving quality.

They also work to identify and solve production issues, such as defects in products, equipment failures, and production delays. They use problem-solving skills and analytical tools to diagnose problems and implement solutions that prevent these issues from recurring.


Manufacturing engineers are charged with overseeing the production systems used in a facility, including the machinery, equipment, and software. They must also safeguard that the products manufactured meet the required quality standards. To do that, they develop and implement quality control measures, such as statistical process controls, to monitor the production processes and ensure that the products meet the desired specifications.


Manufacturing engineers also manage labor, materials, and equipment, to ensure that the facility meets production goals and timelines. It is important for manufacturing engineers to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product design, supply chain, and quality control, to ensure that the production processes are aligned with the overall business objectives.


In production engineering, the manufacturing engineers must also research automation techniques to maximize production line efficiency and plan factory layouts that optimize how products are made across entire facilities or warehouses.


As the name of the profession suggests, manufacturing engineers typically work in manufacturing plants or at production sites. They can support manufacturing in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices, food processing, chemicals, and more. A fast-growing segment of manufacturing engineering is that of additive manufacturing where 3D printing is used to construct three-dimensional objects from computer-aided design (CAD) models or 3D models.

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Senior Project Engineer - SURF

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 2 years

Provide engineering leadership across project planning, offshore/site work, tender prep, and execution. Mentor and guide Project & Graduate Engineers, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and fostering growth. Define and forecast manning/resourcing needs; contribute to cost estimates, engineering task definitions, and CTRs. Generate and review technical documentation - including calculations, specifications, procedures, layouts, schematics, and equipment lists. Lead HAZID workshops; ensure engineering outputs meet MMA and client technical, quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Work with CAD designers across Perth and Singapore; manage external engineering partnerships. Support offshore execution phases with technical oversight and ensure adherence to HSEQ guidelines. Drive innovation-promote improvement in products, services, processes, and support new development opportunities. Handle administrative duties: timesheets, PRs, POs, document control.

Project Engineer

Location: Darwin

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 0 years

Support delivery of civil subdivision projects across Darwin Coordinate site activities, technical documentation, and reporting Work closely with crews, subcontractors, and stakeholders to keep projects on track Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are met throughout the build

Process Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Validation

Experience: 4 years

Delivery of process engineering scopes across the portfolio Development of discipline work scopes and delivery schedules Driving HSEQ performance, process safety and integrity management throughout delivery of scope including participation in HAZOP/LOPA workshops and resultant action closeout. Collaborating across projects and asset teams to drive efficient solutions across process discipline areas Ensuring conformance with WMS, Engineering Standards and Specifications Management of change, both internally within Woodside and externally with Contractors Ensuring robust and 'fit for purpose' governance, verification, validation and assurance for all scope elements Driving consistency and continuous improvement in ways of working Ensuring liaison with Subject Matter Experts and Technical Authorities where required Drive performance of the engineering team, through Contractors, to strive for outstanding results Ensuring tasks are closed out and lessons learnt are communicated appropriately within the organization and to Contractors.

Process Control Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 4 years

Work with control system and instrument engineers to plan control modifications, troubleshoot logic problems, identify, and diagnose field device issues. Monitor plant operation and propose improvements to control strategy or operation strategy to effect improvements in efficiency and/or production. Maintain and develop Advanced Process Control applications using Aspen DMC3. Manage changes safely through the appropriate MOC (Management of Change) and Automation Change Request (ACR) processes Provide engineering guidance to the operations team on plant operation, including communicating changes, and writing process control guidelines.

Project Engineer - Mechanical

Location: Kwinana

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 3 years

Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of brownfield sustaining projects in accordance with internal project governance. Apply a hybrid Agile/Scrum project methodology including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Collaborate with internal engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution. Manage contractor interfaces and ensure alignment with project scope and standards. Oversee procurement of materials and services, and track cost and schedule performance. Ensure completed works are handed over smoothly to operational teams. Foster a high-performing, safety-focused project environment that aligns with company policies and procedures

Project Engineer

Location: Mackay

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 2 years

Project Coordination & Delivery Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure alignment with project timelines and budgets Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to maintain smooth workflow Monitor progress and proactively resolve issues to avoid delays Technical Oversight Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to guide construction activities Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and council requirements Assist in the preparation of construction methodologies and sequencing plans Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with clients, council representatives, and internal teams to ensure expectations are met Attend site meetings and provide regular updates on progress and challenges Foster strong relationships with local authorities and community stakeholders Quality, Safety & Environmental Compliance Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures Uphold safety standards and promote a culture of zero harm Ensure environmental controls are in place and adhered to Reporting & Documentation Maintain accurate records of site activities, variations, and progress reports Support the Project Manager with forecasting, procurement, and cost tracking Contribute to post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 2 years

Own the delivery of project scope to a high standard, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget. Offer and seek out technical input across design, construction, scheduling changes, and structural solutions. Drive strong project outcomes under pressure, taking initiative to resolve challenges quickly and effectively. Make commercially sound decisions that balance cost control with profitability and long-term value. Play a key role in the financial and operational success of the broader project team. Build trusted client relationships through clear communication and proactive collaboration. Ensure all deliverables align with client expectations, budget constraints, contract terms, and quality benchmarks. Mentor and support team members, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative project environment. Oversee subcontractor compliance with company policies, procedures, and HSEQ standards. Champion a safe work culture, ensuring all activities meet HSEQ requirements and project safety plans.

Site Engineer

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 1 years

As a Site Engineer, you'll be instrumental in supporting the successful delivery of TMR works, focusing on planning, coordination, and execution. You'll work closely with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure all technical, contractual, and quality aspects of the project are met. Assist with the day-to-day site operations and ensure project milestones are achieved Interpret and apply TMR specifications, drawings, and standards Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, and site logistics Assist with preparation of ITPs, quality documentation, and as-builts Provide accurate progress reporting and support cost control efforts Support project engineers and supervisors to resolve technical issues

Senior Data Engineer

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Information Technology

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 4 years

The Data Engineer will contribute to the technical development and operational support of our Data, Integration and Analytics (DIA) Platform. This platform will empower operational and corporate data reporting, analytics, and AI-driven insights. The Data Engineer will support project teams, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to data standards, policies and guidelines to ensure the platform meets the evolving needs of the business. The role is essential to supporting efficient data processing, modern data pipelines, real-time analytics, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Deliverables - Technical & Operational Platform Development & Optimisation: Demonstrated experience contributing to the development and optimisation of data platforms and implementing automation for data pipelines, with growing exposure to AI/ML workflows. Familiarity with Databricks is essential and Fivetran or similar technologies. Data Pipelines:Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient data pipelines within the DIA Platform across the Databricks and Microsoft Fabric environments. Leverage Microsoft DevOps to establish robust CI/CD workflows for Databricks pipeline deployment, ensuring version control, automated testing, and seamless promotion across development, staging, and production environments. Focus on transforming ingested data into curated, analytics-ready datasets across the Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers of the lakehouse. Automate pipeline orchestration for both batch and streaming Kafka workloads, applying best practices in data quality, lineage, and performance optimisation. Implement Infrastructure as Code principles and collaborative development practices to ensure data pipelines are modular, reusable, and consistently deployable. Data Integration: Develop integration pipelines using modern data integration techniques for API-based, event-driven, and batch ETL/ELT data ingestion. Ensure high level of data integrity for master and reference data to effectively process transactional events across ERP, IoT, and SaaS systems. Design integrations that are secure and resilient, aligned with enterprise architecture principles and platform performance requirements. Work closely with the infrastructure teams to ensure systems performance and maintain a high level of cyber security. Work closely with the data architect and data owners to extend the enterprise data model and ensure timely and accurate data delivery for operational and analytical consumption. Reporting & Analytics Enablement: Collaborate with business stakeholders and data stewards to understand their data and reporting needs and translate those into actionable data models supporting the development of dashboards, and visualisations. Continuously optimise analytics workflows to improve business outcomes. AI/ML Pipeline Development: Exposure to building and maintaining data pipelines that support AI/ML models in production environments, with enthusiasm for enabling data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics.

Speciliast Firewall Engineer

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Information Technology

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 3 years

The successful candidate must have hands-on experience with Checkpoint firewalls (including policy creation and troubleshooting), along with a strong understanding of network security best practices. You will play a key role in maintaining compliance, optimising security posture, and ensuring seamless traffic management across critical infrastructure. As a Firewall Engineer, you will: Manage and maintain network control points, including switching, routing, and firewalls. Implement firewall rule changes and optimise network security across complex operational landscapes. Apply cyber-security best practices aligned with the Purdue model for industrial control systems. Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues in a structured, methodical way. Work collaboratively with technology and project teams to deliver secure, high-performing network environments.

Principal Mining Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Reporting to the Study Manager, the Principal Mining Engineer will provide strategic technical leadership for the mining study, guiding mine planning, design, and operational strategies. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the project's mining plans are technically robust, cost-effective, and aligned with project objectives and best practice in safety and sustainability. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary teams and managing both in-house work packages and outsourced consultancy inputs. Key Responsibilities Lead mining engineering components of the study, including mine planning, pit optimisation, and production strategy development. Conduct trade-off studies and economic evaluations to maximise project value. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geology, geotechnical, water, metallurgy, infrastructure, environment, and community teams. Provide technical guidance and oversight to external consultants and contractors. Ensure study deliverables meet high technical standards and undergo appropriate peer review. Contribute to project risk assessments and study reporting. Undertake site visits to the project location as required for familiarisation and planning.

Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Location: Pinjarra

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 2 years

As a Procurement & Contracts Specialist, you will be responsible for: Leading and supporting procurement and contracting strategies across a broad portfolio. Gathering and analysing data, market intelligence, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions. Developing and executing contracts up to $1M in value, including negotiation, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring. Driving competitive sourcing activities such as tenders, eAuctions, and other commercial tools. Building and maintaining strong supplier and stakeholder relationships. Ensuring supplier performance meets agreed outcomes, resolving disputes, and implementing corrective actions when required. Promoting alignment with global procurement initiatives while supporting local business needs. Exploring opportunities to engage and grow relationships with local suppliers. Collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Maintenance, HR, IT, and Finance to achieve operational objectives.

Common manufacturing engineer responsibilities 

A manufacturing engineer is responsible for performing a range of production engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:

  • Designing and developing manufacturing processes to meet requirements;
  • Managing production flow, labor, and material costs for manufacturing;
  • Developing process flow diagrams to identify potential areas of improvement;
  • Establishing process standards for production operations;
  • Developing best practices for manufacturing operations;
  • Reporting on all production data and documentation for internal use;
  • Analyzing data and troubleshooting existing processes to identify areas of improvement;
  • Working with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and components for the manufacturing process;
  • Ensuring compliance with manufacturing safety regulations;
  • Providing technical support to diverse production process team members, from machine operators to product developers, among others;
  • Developing cost estimates for new production projects;
  • Implementing new technologies or ways of working to improve manufacturing efficiency;
  • Managing manufacturing team members and providing mentoring or training as needed.

Qualifications for manufacturing engineers 

Manufacturing engineers should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Some employers may also require a Master's degree in Engineering. In some countries, a professional certification may be required.

Additional supporting skills and experience include:

  • 2-5+ years of experience in production or process engineering, quality control, or similar;
  • Strong foundation in mathematics and science, as well as knowledge of engineering principles, production processes, and quality control methods;
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and teamwork skills;
  • Proficiency in using diverse computer software, including the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/ENGINEER, NX, or similar;
  • Being up-to-date with advances in manufacturing technology and industry trends.