Engineer I Manufacturing & Product I Mandarin Speaking
Join Us as a Cross Functional Engineer and Make a Real Business Impact
Are you an engineer with strong technical foundations, business smarts, and excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin? If you're looking for a role where you can truly make a difference - we’d love to meet you.
We’re on the lookout for a proactive, capable all rounder engineer to help bridge the gap between our Australian team and our offshore operations in China. This pivotal role sits at the heart of our business, working closely with teams across engineering, operations, and commercial functions to ensure a smooth and efficient transition of key manufacturing activities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to contribute directly to business performance and growth.
What’s in it for you
- A key role with visible impact across engineering and business operations
- Exposure to international operations and high-level decision-making
- Flexible and supportive team culture based in Silverwater
- Direct mentorship and learning opportunities from senior leadership
Key responsibilities
- Get hands-on across product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance
- Lead the transition of selected product lines to our China-based operations
- Act as the key liaison between our Australian business and Chinese manufacturing teams to maintain quality, compliance, and schedules
- Dive into cost analysis and production efficiency improvements to help us optimise margins
- Juggle multiple engineering and commercial projects with confidence and focus
- Prepare clear, concise technical documentation, reports, and specifications
- Support compliance efforts with Australian and international standards
- Coordinate product testing, inspections, and certifications with QA teams
- Collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders including sales, operations, and leadership
What we are looking for
- A degree in Engineering (Australian-trained preferred)
- 3–7 years of post-grad experience in a multidisciplinary engineering setting
- Fluency in Mandarin and English (written Mandarin is a bonus!)
- Hands-on experience with project coordination or operations in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- A sharp analytical mind with the ability to interpret cost data and investigate root causes
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to stay focused under pressure
- Willingness to travel to China quarterly, at least in the initial stages
Key attributes
- Natural problem-solver with sound decision-making instincts
- Detail-oriented and process-driven
- Strong communicator who can work across cultures and time zones
- Commercially savvy and eager to contribute to the bottom line
- Calm, adaptable, and ready to take ownership
- A motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude
If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career—one where you’ll help shape not just products, but the direction of the business—we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us build something great together.
- Partner
- ESCO Industries
- Locations
- ESCO Industries - NSW
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Colleagues
Engineer I Manufacturing & Product I Mandarin Speaking
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