Epicure Beverages Pty Ltd is a Queensland-based food and beverage business established in 2023, operating in the manufacturing, importing, wholesale and distribution of food and beverage products. The company supplies a range of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), including beverage and packaged food products, to wholesale, distribution and retail markets. Its manufacturing activities require appropriate mechanical engineering support to assess equipment performance, evaluate production machinery and support the reliable operation of mechanical and process systems.

About the Role

Epicure Beverages Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its team in Beenleigh, Queensland. The successful candidate will be responsible for applying mechanical engineering principles to the assessment, design, improvement, operation and maintenance of machinery and mechanical systems associated with food and beverage manufacturing activities.

The position involves evaluating equipment performance, developing engineering specifications, investigating mechanical faults, recommending machinery improvements and coordinating technical requirements for equipment installation, modification and maintenance.

Location: Beenleigh QLD 4207

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse the design, operating characteristics and mechanical performance of machinery and equipment used in food and beverage manufacturing processes to identify engineering requirements and improvement opportunities.

• Develop and review mechanical engineering specifications, technical drawings and equipment requirements for manufacturing machinery, mechanical components and associated process systems.





• Assess mechanical systems involved in product processing, material handling, conveying, filling and packaging activities, as applicable to the company's manufacturing operations.

• Evaluate machinery capacity, mechanical efficiency, operating conditions and equipment suitability to recommend improvements in production reliability and performance.

• Apply mechanical engineering principles to investigate equipment failures, excessive vibration, mechanical wear, component deterioration and other technical issues affecting machinery operation.

• Design or recommend modifications to mechanical components, equipment configurations and machinery arrangements to improve operational efficiency, reliability and maintainability.

• Plan and coordinate the technical requirements for the installation, modification, testing and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and associated mechanical systems.

• Inspect and evaluate machinery performance through engineering assessments, operating measurements and technical testing to determine whether equipment meets required specifications.

• Develop engineering-based preventative maintenance requirements, inspection procedures and maintenance schedules for mechanical plant and equipment.

• Review mechanical equipment layouts, material flow arrangements and machinery integration requirements to support safe and efficient manufacturing processes.





• Liaise with equipment suppliers, maintenance personnel, production staff and external technical contractors regarding machinery specifications, engineering modifications and equipment performance issues.

• Prepare engineering reports, technical recommendations, equipment assessment records and supporting documentation for machinery improvements, maintenance planning and engineering projects.

Candidate Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant skilled experience as a Mechanical Engineer, preferably in food and beverage manufacturing, FMCG production or a comparable industrial manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience assessing, designing, modifying or improving mechanical equipment and manufacturing process systems.

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including machine design, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials and mechanical systems.

• Ability to interpret and prepare mechanical engineering drawings, equipment specifications and technical documentation.

• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or comparable engineering applications.

• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to prepare clear engineering reports and recommendations.

• Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant engineering qualifications, professional experience and suitability for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Mechanical Engineer (Beenleigh)
🏢 Epicure Beverages
📍 Beenleigh