Launch Your Engineering Career in Manufacturing

We are a well-established South Sydney-based manufacturing business seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate to begin their career in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain exposure to product design, manufacturing processes, project management, CNC operations and continuous improvement initiatives while contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our operations.

About Us

Sekisui Pilon Pty Ltd, trading as Sekisui Foam Australia, is Australia's leading manufacturer of cross-linked polyolefin foam. Established in Australia since the 1970s, we are part of Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., a global leader in advanced materials and manufacturing solutions.

With manufacturing facilities across Australia, Japan, Korea, Europe, the USA, China and Thailand, Sekisui Foam Australia is an integral part of the Sekisui Foam International network.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with the design, development and implementation of engineering projects.
- Support the Design Engineer in developing new products and improving existing manufacturing processes.
- Create and modify mechanical 3D models & drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality and Supply teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Coordinate CNC production activities and assist in the development of new products.
- Investigate equipment breakdowns and identify engineering solutions to improve reliability and performance.




- Attend breakdowns to troubleshoot and assist the maintenance supervisor
- Participate in project planning, scheduling, implementation and review.
- Liaise with suppliers and contractors regarding equipment, materials and technical requirements for engineering projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, quality and productivity across the site.
- Assist the Engineering Manager with ongoing capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

- Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Keen interest in manufacturing, design and project engineering.
- Basic experience with Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
- Basic CNC programming experience with Alphacam desirable not required
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Capable of managing a wide-ranging workload while achieving project and production objectives.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work collaboratively with both office-based and production teams.

What We Offer

- Structured mentoring from experienced engineers and manufacturing professionals.
- Exposure to product design, manufacturing, project engineering and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to develop practical engineering skills in a manufacturing environment.
- Career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Opportunity to make a real impact on products, processes and plant performance.

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📌 Graduate Mechanical Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Sekisui Pilon
📍 New South Wales