Lead Manufacturing Scale-up Engineer (Solar Direct Air Capture)

Location: Adelaide, South Australia (Leading Carbon Project Developer)
Ready for a change of pace? We welcome applications from interstate candidates looking to make their mark on South Australia’s infrastructure. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate.
Visa sponsorship may be considered for candidates with exceptional skills and relevant industry experience

Focus: Scaling Modular Hardware for Carbon Removal

We are excited to be partnering with one of Australia's leading organisations in carbon project development and decarbonisation solutions. Be part of this innovative team pioneering modular and scalable carbon removal technology.

This is a leading technical role in the detailed design, development and build of Direct Air Capture (DAC) prototype, incorporating design-for-scalability, manufacturability and cost reduction from the outset. This is highly hands-on and suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys working at the interface of R&D, manufacturing, suppliers and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading the detailed mechanical design, development and build of DAC prototypes and scaled modules
• Driving manufacturing scale-up, Design-for-Manufacture and Design-for-Assembly (DfM/DfA)
• Managing First-of-a-Kind component development and transition to repeatable manufacturing
• Overseeing prototype construction, commissioning and testing, analysing performance data and refining designs
• Supporting project delivery across design, construction, commissioning and testing stages
• Engaging with suppliers, contractors locally and offshore to meet safety, performance and quality standards
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, design reports and test results
• Contributing to the development of engineering processes, systems, compliance frameworks

Knowledge and experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline with 8+ years’ relevant experience
• Strong experience in mechanical design and development within industrial, R&D or manufacturing environments
• Proven experience with product development, manufacturing scale-up and supply chain engagement
• Exposure to automotive, refrigeration/HVAC, hydraulics, finite element analysis (FEA) is advantageous
• Experience with EPC-style delivery, contractors and suppliers (local and offshore)
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in industrial settings
• Experience with Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfM/DfA) highly regarded
• Self-starter with strong autonomous working capability

Who you are

• A technical leader — confident guiding scale-up and manufacturing decisions
• Hands-on — comfortable in workshops, test environments and design offices
• Adaptable — able to navigate ambiguity, evolving priorities and complex challenges
• Accountable — take ownership of outcomes and follow through
• Growth-minded — curious, open to challenge, committed to continuous improvement

Why this role?
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the design of a critical climate solution. You aren't just joining a company, you are building the infrastructure for a decarbonised future within one of Australia’s most respected carbon project organisations.

Skills

Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineering Manager, Industrialisation Engineer, Product Realisation Engineer, Technical Operations Lead, R&D, Manufacturing, DfM, DfA, EPC, HVAC, hydraulics, FEA, Automotive

Education

Bachelor Degree