Austin Engineering is a leading global designer and manufacturer of mining attachments and engineered solutions for the mining and resources sector. Renowned for producing some of the world's largest and most innovative mining buckets, truck trays and wear solutions, Austin partners with leading miners and OEMs to improve productivity, performance and safety across mining operations worldwide.

Our Mainetec facility is a custom-designed bucket manufacturing and repair workshop, delivering new buckets, dippers, GET systems, structural components and repair services for some of the mining industry's largest mobile equipment fleets. Backed by decades of engineering expertise, Austin continues to lead the way in heavy fabrication, innovation and customer-focused solutions.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Manufacturing Manager to lead this critical operation and drive safety, operational excellence, productivity and continuous improvement across the facility.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager Qld, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of our Mainetec manufacturing facility located in Paget. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong workshop presence, technical expertise and a passion for building high-performing teams.

You will work closely with workshop supervisors, engineering, planning, procurement and customers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Australia's premier heavy fabrication facilities, with responsibility for a large skilled workforce, significant customer projects and the delivery of strategic operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities





- Providing solid and visible leadership across all workshop operations, maintaining an active presence on the floor to support supervisors, troubleshoot issues and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Leading a culture of safety, quality and accountability, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements, company policies, Australian Standards and customer specifications.
- Managing all aspects of manufacturing and repair operations, ensuring production schedules are achieved while meeting cost, quality and delivery targets.
- Monitoring workshop performance, labour utilisation, productivity and operating costs, implementing initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce rework and maximise profitability.
- Working closely with Engineering, Planning, Procurement and Quality teams to ensure drawings, manufacturing packages, materials and resources are available to support production requirements.
- Overseeing workforce planning, recruitment and resourcing activities to ensure the workshop has the capability and capacity to meet current and future business demands.
- Providing technical expertise and guidance to supervisors and trades personnel, assisting in the resolution of fabrication, welding and production-related challenges.
- Ensuring all welding, fabrication,



inspection and quality assurance activities are completed in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, customer requirements and internal quality systems.
- Reviewing and managing workshop KPIs, including safety, productivity, quality, on-time delivery and financial performance, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Driving Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, workflow optimisation, waste reduction and process standardisation to enhance operational performance.
- Developing and coaching Workshop Supervisors and team leaders to build capability, improve performance and strengthen leadership across the facility.
- Building a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture aligned with Austin Engineering's Values and Code of Conduct.
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, OEMs and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Representing the Mainetec facility during customer visits, audits, project reviews and business improvement initiatives.
- Collaborating with senior leaders across the business to support strategic objectives, operational alignment and the continued growth of the Mainetec operation.
- Promoting innovation and operational excellence through the adoption of modern manufacturing practices, digital planning tools and data-driven decision making.
- Ensuring all workshop activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication or Welding, Engineering qualific

📌 Manufacturing Manager (Australia)
🏢 Austin Engineering
📍 Australia