Love engineering and making things work better? This could be your kind of role.
At Walkinshaw Group, we don't just talk about engineering excellence. We build it, improve it and put it into action every day.
We're looking for a Production / Process Engineer who loves being where the action is — on the production floor, working alongside the people who build our vehicles, solving real manufacturing challenges, learning leading edge Lean manufacturing principles and applications, and finding smarter, safer and more efficient ways to get things done.
If you're the kind of engineer who sees a production challenge and immediately starts thinking "there has to be a better way", we'd love to meet you.
A little about us
Walkinshaw Group is an iconic name in Australian automotive engineering and manufacturing, with a proud history of innovation, performance and doing things differently.
From engineering and remanufacturing vehicles for some of the world's leading automotive brands to developing innovative manufacturing solutions, we're passionate about what we do.
Our operations are fast-paced, technically challenging and constantly evolving. And that's exactly how we like it.
What you'll be doing
This isn't a role where you'll spend all day behind a desk. You'll be right in the middle of our manufacturing operations, making a real difference to how we build vehicles.
You'll be:
Making good processes great – identifying opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality, safety and workflow.
Solving real-world problems – working with production teams to tackle manufacturing challenges and implement practical solutions.
Driving continuous improvement – using your engineering knowledge and creativity to reduce waste, eliminate bottlenecks and improve productivity.
Making every second count – reviewing cycle times, takt times, line balancing and production layouts to optimise performance.
Turning ideas into action – developing clear work instructions, standard operating procedures and manufacturing documentation.
Supporting change – helping introduce new processes, equipment, tooling and manufacturing improvements.
Working with great people – collaborating with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and other teams to get things done.
What makes you our kind of engineer?
We're looking for someone who combines technical know-how with curiosity, initiative and a practical, can-do attitude.
Ideally, you'll bring:
A qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience in production engineering, process engineering or manufacturing improvement, ideally within automotive or another technical manufacturing environment.
An understanding of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and manufacturing process optimisation.
The ability to analyse problems, challenge existing processes and develop practical solutions.
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with everyone from production operators to senior engineers.
A willingness to roll up your sleeves, get out on the production floor and see what's really happening.
Most importantly? You'll be someone who enjoys a challenge, takes ownership and gets genuine satisfaction from seeing improvements make a difference.
Why Walkinshaw?
Because engineering here isn't just theoretical. It's real, it's hands-on and you can see the results of your work every day.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Work in an exciting Australian automotive manufacturing environment.
Contribute to programs involving globally recognised automotive brands.
Make a visible impact on manufacturing performance.
Work with experienced engineers and passionate production teams.
Be part of a business that values innovation, initiative and continuous improvement.
Build your experience in a dynamic environment where no two days are quite the same.
Ready to make your mark?
If you're passionate about engineering, love solving problems and want to be part of a team that's always looking for a better way, we want to hear from you.