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Manufacturing Engineer


Company : Arkeus


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Arkeus Port Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaManufacturing EngineerArkeus Port Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaThis range is provided by Arkeus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$170,000.00/yr - A$180,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from ArkeusArkeus is a world leader in the provision of wide-area autonomous optical search systems in the Search, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance space for Defence, Civil Defence, and Environmental Sustainment applications. We specialize in the design, fabrication, manufacture and distribution of these innovative systems. We have just secured funding from deep tech and industry expert investors Main Sequence, Beaten Zone Venture Partners and Salus Ventures which will enable us to scale our next-generation hardware-enabled software platform to help our customers improve security and save lives.We are a small, dynamic, company with a lot of energy, passion, and ambition. We have developed an inclusive, transparent and engaging culture that focuses on building a diverse workforce as a priority realizing that to attract the very best, we need to ensure our culture is ready to welcome people from all ages, genders and backgrounds.About the role:Arkeus is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to setup and manage our Manufacturing facilities and all related processes. Youll guide the Manufacturing process, Supply Management set up the right Quality assurance. Reporting directly to the COO, you will be a key member of the operation team and work closely with the C-Suite to support Arkeus'' ambitious growth.About you:An engineer with strong interest to set up manufacturing process and supply chain.Able communicator who can collaborates confidently with suppliers and cross-functional teams.Experienced professional with a passion for growing and empowering the manufacturing teams.Passion by technology and High-Tech Product, youll be proud to manufacturing high quality and high value products.Key responsibilities:Design and manage production cells for aerospace sensor products, ensuring efficient layouts and workflows.Develop and implement manufacturing processes, including assembly, testing, and quality improvements.Define and manage Bills of Materials (BOM), coordinating with local suppliers to support domestic sourcing, define stock and inventory.Source and maintain production equipment, including installation and preventive maintenance programs.Lead recruitment, training, and supervision of production staff while promoting a culture of safety and quality.Your experience and skills:Bachelors degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing / production engineering roleExperience with small-scale high value production lines.Proficiency in manufacturing software and tools (e.g., ERP/PLM systems, CAD).Experience in Defence or aerospace industry.Experience with electronics assembly, PCB manufacture and testingExperience in automating manufacturing processWhat we offer:We make incredible things you will be working in a company at the forefront of innovation in Australia.You will collaborate with experienced leaders, with backgrounds in aerospace, Defence and academic research and development and just as much passion and energy as you have.You will become a part of a close-knit, inclusive, and connected team, immersed in a dynamic startup culture. We focus on recruiting the best this is the opportunity to surround yourself with other like-minded professionals who enjoy working in an environment where we are inspired by the passion and capability of the very people we work with.You will benefit from workplace flexibility and work-life balance.You have an opportunity to get in on the ground floor with our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP)We will give you the chance to make a real difference.If this sounds like you, please apply even if you don''t check every box listed above and join our growing team in improving security and saving lives!Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and ManufacturingIndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing and ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arkeus by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Manufacturing Engineer roles.Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoEpping, Victoria, Australia A$80,000.00-A$100,000.00 1 week agoMECHANICAL MATERIALS HANDLING DESIGN ENGINEERMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 15 hours agoPort Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoYarraville, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoSenior Industrial Engineer - National OperationsWest Footscray, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoIntermediate Software Engineer - Product & TechnologyMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 12 hours agoProduct Development Engineer - Fabricated ProductsMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMount Waverley, Victoria, Australia 23 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoIndustrial Electrical Engineer - MelbourneMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoLead Software Engineer - Product & TechnologyMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoLaverton North, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoCapital Project Automation Engineer, CentralMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoCampbellfield, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoProcess Engineer - Principal (Technical Director)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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