Production Engineer

About Schramm Powered by Epiroc
Schramm, powered by Epiroc, manufactures cutting-edge reverse circulation (RC) drilling rigs and hammers for industries like exploration, geothermal, water well, and surface drilling. With facilities in Australia, Schramm offers full-spectrum service, engineered upgrades, rig refurbishments, consumables, and OEM parts. For over 120 years, Schramm has pioneered technological innovation and developed successful customer relationships worldwide.

The Role

As our Production Engineer, you will play a key role in improving the safety, quality and efficiency of our assembly operations. Working closely with production, engineering and other cross-functional teams, you will develop and optimise manufacturing methods, processes and workflows while supporting continuous improvement across the operation.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain assembly procedures, work instructions and checklists
• Review and improve assembly methods, workflows and line balancing to increase productivity and efficiency
• Develop and improve testing and inspection methods within assembly
• Identify and implement appropriate tools, fixtures and equipment to support safe and efficient production
• Identify opportunities to reduce product costs while maintaining safety, quality and performance
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost and productivity
• Investigate production and quality issues, implement corrective actions and communicate outcomes to relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate and chair Production Situation Meetings (PSM), including prioritising and documenting production issues and actions
• Identify opportunities to improve sequencing, remove production bottlenecks and support more efficient product design and assembly
• Support new product development, including prototype and pre-series builds
• Lead production development and manufacturing improvement projects
• Participate in risk assessments for new or modified manufacturing processes and working methods
• Identify opportunities to outsource sub-assemblies where operationally and commercially appropriate

About you

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or a related Engineering discipline
• 3+ years' experience in production, manufacturing or process engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience implementing process improvements
• Proficiency in CAD and production design tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery and automation
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced production environment
• Sound knowledge of workplace safety requirements and quality control standards

What We Offer:

• An influential role within a global, forward-thinking organisation
• Competitive remuneration
• Company-paid income protection
• Long service leave entitlements above the National Employment Standard
• A Collaborative and team working environment, team-oriented culture

If you're a hands-on Production Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and working collaboratively to make manufacturing safer and more efficient, we'd love to hear from you.