Manufacturing Engineer I

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles. Are you a creative 'Manufacturing Engineer I (Graduate)' looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of building rockets right here in Australia? Well now’s your chance Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state‑of‑the‑art facility, purpose‑built for designing and manufacturing rockets in‑house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward‑thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together ME Graduate Program Overview As a graduate ME, you will partake in a two‑year program, undertaking a series of three‑month placements across the ME department, including: Structures, Welding & Fabrication Additive Manufacturing & Machining Satellites PCBA, Harness & Batteries Composites After which, you will specialise in a specific production process area. Placements will be accompanied by engineering projects that span longer periods of time, to contribute towards the departments’ objectives. Responsibilities How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space: The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do: Perform hands‑on engineering and liaison role between the design teams and manufacturing organisation as Gilmour Space works to iterate on designs and ramp into the manufacturing phase. Manufacturing tooling design and validation. Perform structured root cause analysis of in‑process failures and implement corrective actions. Design and delivery of new process as required. Design, installation and commissioning of capability as required. Collaboration with Supply Chain Dept. to establish robust supply chains and sourcing strategies. Lead continuous improvement efforts of established product to reduce issues, decrease manufacturing time, and lower costs. Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition from development to production including manufacturing processes, standards, assembly procedures, test procedures, standard operating procedures, bills of materials, suitable alternate parts lists and mechanical drawings. Update designs when necessary, in response to manufacturing issues, parts/material obsolescence, and system requirement changes. Other duties as requested by Management. Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or closely related areas. Proficiency with common industry CAD packages (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.) Ability to read and generate engineering drawings. NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience We recognise you may not meet all of the below, but don’t let that deter you. We are always looking for hard workers to join our team, so what are you waiting for? Let’s send Australia to space Internships or placements within a highly regulated manufacturing industry (Aerospace, Medical etc.) will be highly regarded. Ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers. Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together. Self‑motivated with strong multi‑tasking, organizational, communication and documentation skills. How to Apply Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements. If you are a proactive team player with a passion to get Australia to space and a desire to succeed, please apply now by clicking the apply button and including your resume and cover letter or head to our website: CAREER | Gilmour Space Technologies | Rocket launch provider (gspace.com). Equal Opportunity Statement Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr