The Graduate Manufacturing Engineer supports NPI Engineering in the development, implementation, documentation, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet production requirements for volume, quality, safety (OHS), cost, yield, and line efficiency.

This entry-level role is designed for fresh graduates to build hands-on manufacturing engineering capability through exposure to prototype builds, process trials, validation, documentation, troubleshooting, and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities under structured guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, routing, work instructions, and controlled documentation
Assist in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype builds, process trials, testing, data collection, validation, and production handover
Help troubleshoot basic manufacturing, process, equipment, and technical issues under the guidance of senior engineers and technicians
Support the creation and maintenance of work instructions, SOPs, process flows, build records, validation records, and process documentation
Participate in process improvement initiatives focusing on quality, yield, efficiency, cost reduction, cycle time, safety, and line readiness
Assist in ensuring compliance with Quality, GMP, regulatory, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards during trials and production support activities
Support process validation activities through protocol preparation, trial execution, data entry, evidence collection, and documentation follow-up
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, Engineering, and Supply Chain to close assigned NPI actions
Learn and apply engineering principles, data analysis, structured problem-solving, and risk-based thinking in a practical manufacturing environment

Required

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related field)
Strong fundamental engineering knowledge with interest in manufacturing systems, process development, tooling, automation, and NPI execution
Good analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills with willingness to use structured engineering methods
Strong communication, teamwork, documentation, and follow-up abilities
Willingness to learn, take guidance, adapt quickly, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing and NPI environment

Preferred

Internship, industrial training, capstone project, or academic project experience in manufacturing, process engineering, product development, or testing
Exposure to manufacturing processes, CAD tools, prototyping, data analysis, measurement systems, or process documentation work

Note: Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Prior working experience is not required.

Skills & Competencies

Learning agility, curiosity, and adaptability in technical and cross-functional environments
Attention to detail with a quality-focused, safety-conscious, and documentation-disciplined mindset
Basic technical, analytical, data handling, and problem-solving skills
Collaboration and teamwork with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, technicians, and senior engineers
Initiative, accountability, willingness to take guidance, and commitment to developing NPI engineering capability.

Joining us is more than saying yes to making the world a healthier place. It's discovering a career that's challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.

Graduate, Manufacturing Engineer