An established manufacturing business is seeking a practical and methodical Reliability Engineer to support its ongoing maintenance and reliability improvement program.
The role will work closely with two experienced mechanical fitters who are responsible for carrying out structured equipment inspections across the plant.
The inspection framework, documentation and initial work structure are already established, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to focus on executing the program effectively and developing their understanding of the site's equipment.
This is a hands-on engineering position suited to an early-career Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer who enjoys spending time on the factory floor, working alongside tradespeople and turning technical information into useful maintenance and reliability outcomes.
Role Responsibilities
Work closely with mechanical fitters carrying out equipment inspections across the plant
Review planned inspection activities and requirements with the fitters
Assist with interpreting inspection requirements, drawings and equipment information
Complete and maintain inspection documentation and technical records
Record equipment measurements, condition, defects, observations and recommendations
Capture and organise photographs and supporting technical information
Review inspection findings and identify items requiring further investigation or engineering action
Help determine whether equipment issues should be monitored, repaired, replaced or escalated
Follow up outstanding inspection actions and maintain visibility of progress




Coordinate with production and maintenance to identify suitable inspection opportunities
Plan inspection activities around production requirements and equipment availability
Review equipment drawings, manuals, maintenance records and historical information
Improve the quality and consistency of equipment and maintenance information
Provide regular updates on inspections completed, findings, outstanding actions and risks
Coordinate inspection schedules and outstanding reliability actions
Analyse inspection findings and identify recurring equipment issues
Support the development and improvement of preventive maintenance tasks
Establish and improve equipment condition and maintenance history
Support root cause investigations into recurring equipment failures
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability and availability
Support the development of maintenance procedures and technical documentation
Work with the maintenance team to improve maintenance practices and consistency
Provide structured reliability information to support maintenance and engineering decisions
Candidate Requirements
Mechanical Engineer or Mechatronics Engineer
Approximately 2–3 years of practical industry experience
Manufacturing, processing, FMCG,



food manufacturing, building products or automated production experience highly regarded
Good understanding of mechanical equipment including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, chains and sprockets
Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, motors and rotating equipment
Comfortable reading mechanical drawings, equipment manuals and technical documentation
Practical and comfortable spending significant time on the factory floor
Good Excel and general computer skills
Strong ability to capture, structure and maintain technical information
Confident communicating with experienced tradespeople and production personnel
Organised, methodical and disciplined with documentation and follow-up
Curious and willing to ask questions and develop an understanding of plant equipment
Able to work independently once processes and expectations have been established
The successful candidate will initially focus on coordinating inspections, capturing accurate equipment information, reviewing findings and following up outstanding actions.
Over time, the role will take greater ownership of reliability activities including condition monitoring, preventive maintenance improvement, root cause investigations and equipment reliability initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer to develop solid practical experience across maintenance, reliability and manufacturing, with the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as their understanding of the plant develops.
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📌 Reliability Engineer (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales