Open Position

Contract Manufacturing Engineer

You
We’re looking for a detail-driven Contract Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of onboarding new products into production. You’ll be the bridge between design, production, and our customers – ensuring every product is ready, documented, and delivered successfully to our customers.
Us
IntelliDesign partners with a cohort of companies to create game changing electronic products for industry. The products we create are designed and manufactured in Seventeen Mile Rocks, Brisbane and are deployed globally in medical, mining, transportation, defence, and industrial environments. IntelliDesign is built on the core values of Innovation, Quality and Together and these values are reflected in everything we do.

At IntelliDesign, our people are our greatest strength. By embracing individual ability and tackling challenges as a team, we create a portfolio of advanced products with a global impact. With regular opportunities for training, growth and advancement, IntelliDesign invests in both our partners and our people. Together we will achieve our vision to put a product on the moon!
Together
A collaborative and inclusive work culture where your ideas and contributions matter

Full time permanent opportunity

Individual and team recognition programs

Monthly team events and IntelliUpdates

Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
The Role
  • Serve as theprimary point of contactfor our customers wanting contract manufacturing at IntelliDesign.
  • Create and manage technical documentation, including capturing key customer requirements to be verified against during first article inspection (FAI).
  • Managepanelisationandstencil design, ensuring design for manufacture (DFM) principles are followed.
  • Assist withPCB fabrication setupincluding developingPCB Fabrication Specifications (PFS).
  • CoordinatePCA-only imports, component sourcing, and box build activities.
  • Commission new builds and resolve first-article issues during pilot runs.
  • Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to ensure continuity and clarity.
  • Capture and continuously improve onboarding processes and workflows.
Things that matter to us
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering Discipline or suitably experienced electronics technician.
  • Strong documentation and technical writing skills (work instructions, specs, SOPs).
  • Experience with PCBA manufacturing, electronic component types, and process flow.
  • Excellent communication and customer service—able to build rapport with contract manufacturing and clients.
  • Attention to detail and a structured, systems-driven mindset.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain.
  • Willingness to learn tools like FAB 3000 for PCB panelisation.
  • Experience in commissioning builds and managing process handovers is a plus.
  • Prior experience in electronics manufacturing, contract manufacturing, electronics or mechanical engineering or product industrialisation.
  • Exposure to box build supply chains or working with BOMs and component databases.
  • Understanding of Gerber files, fabrication drawings, cable drawing and manufacturing.
If you’re ready to make a global impact and grow with a team that values innovation, apply now and help shape the future with IntelliDesign. Discover more about IntelliDesign and what makes us a great place to work, visit www.intellidesign.com.au.
Questions? Contact us at careers@intellidesign.com.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
Please note: Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered. No agencies, please.
Apply now to join our team. Together we can. Together we will.
Contact

Kelly Pearson

Human Resource Manager

careers@intellidesign.com.au

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