Junior Operations Engineer

Welcome to Temperzone! As the recipient of the 2022 ARBS Product Excellence Award, we stand as Australasia's longest-serving air conditioning manufacturer. Our dedication to quality and eco-conscious initiatives reflects in our internationally acclaimed product line. Joining Temperzone means more than just employment; it's joining a tight-knit family where our culture and values permeate every aspect of our work. 

About the Role:
We’re looking for a Junior Operations Engineer to join our Blacktown manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience across manufacturing, continuous improvement, project coordination, and product development. Working closely with production, maintenance, and product development teams, you’ll help improve processes, support operational projects, and contribute to the successful delivery of new products and manufacturing initiatives.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Support engineering projects and operational activities across the manufacturing environment
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and waste reduction activities
• Participate in ISO9001 and BEST audits and support the implementation of improvement actions
• Work with Product Development teams to improve design for manufacture and support new product introductions
• Assist with prototype builds, pre-production runs, and product launch activities
• Create and maintain documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and risk assessments
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, procurement, warehouse, and distribution teams
• Support machinery, process improvement, and equipment commissioning projects
• Assist with health, safety, and environmental initiatives, including risk assessments and compliance activities

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
• Some exposure to manufacturing, industrial operations, or engineering projects
• Interest in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies
• Exposure to, or willingness to learn, ERP systems such as SAP or Epicor
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret data and support evidence-based decision making
• A proactive, curious, and team-focused approach to learning and continuous improvement

Why join Temperzone?

• Make a tangible impact on manufacturing performance and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and site-wide initiatives.
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and values-driven culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation.

What we can offer
Benefits

• Access to training and development incentives.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture, where employees are valued and contributions are recognised
• Employee Assistance Program - free counselling and wellbeing support
• Flu Vaccinations 
• Referral program 
• On-site daily lunch van 

Important Information

• The successful candidate must undergo a pre-employment medical examination and complete a national police check.
• Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
• No agency applications, please.