As a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Procurement teams to optimise manufacturing performance, resolve production challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

This role requires a hands-on approach to supporting sheet metal manufacturing operations, including laser cutting, punching, folding, fabrication, and assembly processes. You will play a key role in improving productivity, reducing waste, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.

As a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Procurement teams to optimise manufacturing performance, resolve production challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

This role requires a hands-on approach to supporting sheet metal manufacturing operations, including laser cutting, punching, folding, fabrication, and assembly processes. You will play a key role in improving productivity, reducing waste, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Robust understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Experience with CAD software and 2D/3D design environments.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.




- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety practices.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and engineering-related software.
- Experience in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Kaizen will be highly regarded.

Benefits

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional to contribute to the ongoing growth, efficiency, and success of our manufacturing operations.

Task & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, interpret, and review 2D and 3D engineering drawings to support the efficient manufacture of sheet metal components through laser cutting, punching, folding, and fabrication processes.
- Develop, monitor, and improve manufacturing processes to maximise productivity, quality, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to improve existing products, manufacturing methods, and workflow processes.
- Apply engineering principles, Australian Standards, quality requirements, and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) regulations across all manufacturing activities.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve workflow efficiency,



optimise labour utilisation, and increase production performance.
- Conduct quality inspections and process audits to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and quality standards.
- Assist with production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered on time and production targets are achieved.
- Monitor manufacturing equipment performance and coordinate preventative maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maintain safe operating conditions.
- Analyse production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased manufacturing efficiency.
- Coordinate with procurement and production teams to ensure the timely availability of materials and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Provide technical support to production personnel, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement corrective actions where required.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, process specifications, and production records.
- Support a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing operation.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional to contribute to the ongoing growth, efficiency, and success of our manufacturing operations.

Qualification & experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant industry experience (minimum 1-2 years) within a manufacturing, fabrication or production environment will be highly regarded.

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📌 Production Engineer (City of Gold Coast)
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