Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineer

• Leading National steel frame manufacturer, servicing iconic residential developer brands!
• Design and build mechanical automation that turns engineering concepts into manufacturable solutions
• Discounts on gym memberships home appliances, energy, health insurance and more!

Supaloc delivers high-performance steel framing systems which have shaped and transformed the dreams of Australian families for nearly 30 years. Our company culture is focussed on safety, innovation, and quality. We are the nation's largest supplier of precision-engineered steel framing systems and we provide 'end to end' solutions for new home construction across multiple states and have a strong emphasis on working with leading regional brands.

We are proud to belong to the NEX Building Group, a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1000 passionate employees whose purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians. Established in 1987 and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australia’s leading home building group.

Building new homes and better futures for Australians is a true honour and so rewarding. Here are some other rewards and benefits we offer our employees.

Our perks and benefits
We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation, and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being Australia’s leading residential builder and employer of choice in our sector. We are committed to taking care of our employees, that’s why we offer a bundle of benefits:

• Discount on building a home with any of our building brands (after qualifying period)
• Income protection insurance– 100% funded by NEX. Covers up to 2 years at 75% of base salary in case of illness or injury
• Purchased leave – opportunity to apply for up to 2 weeks extra leave each year
• Paid Parental leave - 12 weeks for the primary carer and 4 weeks for secondary carer (we’re proud to be industry leading with this benefit!)
• Employee discounts on gym memberships (Fitness Passport), motor vehicles (Mitsubishi), home appliances, energy, health insurance and more
• AIA Vitality health and wellbeing program
• A genuine focus on diversity and inclusion (we’re proud of our Women in Construction Program and annual Building Inclusivity Awards)
• Employee assistance program to support your mental, financial and physical wellbeing
• A huge catalogue of online learning and ongoing professional development programs
• NAWIC and HIA corporate membership
• Attractive remuneration
• And so much more!

About the opportunity:
The Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineer reports to the Engineering Design and Manufacturing Manager and is part of the Manufacturing Engineering team. Working closely with manufacturing and automation engineers, the key focus of this role is to manage technical in-house R&D manufacturing projects, actively participate in design and commissioning of mechanical systems, and provide ongoing support for both new and existing equipment, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. More specifically, you will:

• Oversee the mechanical design of manufacturing equipment, translating concepts into build ready solutions
• Own the end to end engineering lifecycle, from project definition, equipment design, and technical drawings through to installation and commissioning
• Act as SME for Mechanical Design and Development
• Drive productivity and capacity improvements through mechanical design, automation integration, and equipment development
• Produce detailed equipment designs, drawings, functional specifications, and component selections
• Hands-on design and drafting support for in-house mechanical development
• Manage internal and external engineering activities, including suppliers, fabrication partners, and procurement
• Liaise with on-site manufacturing technicians
• Support production by troubleshooting mechanical issues, implementing equipment upgrades, and delivering safe, compliant engineering changes