About Us
Matrix Composites & Engineering proudly owns Australia’s largest composite manufacturing facility in Henderson, WA, where we specialise in the design, engineering, and manufacture of composite and advanced material technology solutions to industries including Oil & Gas, Mining & Defence. Matrix’s portfolio includes an industrial coatings division (MCT) to extend its service and product offerings with a focus on protective and anti-corrosive coatings.
Matrix’s state of the art facility in Henderson, WA, is a world-class manufacturing plant that services its clientele through offices and agents in key locations around the world.
About the Role
We are seeking a Tooling and Fabricated Products Lead to join our team based in Henderson.
In this role, you will provide specialist engineering support across mould tooling design for the production of GRP and rotomoulded parts that support complex project and production environments.
This is a senior, hands-on engineering role with end-to-end accountability for the production tooling lifecycle, from design and commissioning through to maintenance and eventual decommissioning. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external fabricators, and supply chain partners to ensure tooling and fabricated solutions are safe, compliant, fit-for-purpose, and delivered efficiently.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
* Manage the full life cycle of buoyancy and roto moulding tooling from design and commissioning through to maintenance and decommissioning
* Manage external fabrication processes and collaborate with third party providers to ensure quality machining and tooling design
* Assist with the assessment and selection of suitable design and manufacturing approaches
* Provide technical assistance to the procurement process, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management, to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of project resources
* In collaboration with Process Engineering, drive process and tooling design for the production plant in line with engineering standards, regulatory, HSE, and risk management requirements
* Identify safety and quality risks and work with stakeholders to eliminate or effectively control risks
* The role also includes some design engineering tasks with skills in the use on SolidWorks and FEA preferable
About You
To play a part in our continued expansion and success, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in tooling, fabrication, and manufacturing environments. You’ll bring a practical, solutions-focused mindset and are comfortable working across design, suppliers, and operations to deliver high-quality outcomes.
You will have:
* A degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering
* At least 8 years’ experience in the design, development, and verification of mechanical components and sub-assemblies within a manufacturing environment
* Experience using solid modelling program such as SolidWorks or Inventor
* The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams
* Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent interpersonal, time management, organisational, and problem-solving skills
* A proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Experience with AutoCAD will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
Aside from offering competitive remuneration and a great work/life balance, Matrix’s provides the following employee benefits:
* Staff Incentive Plan
* Continued Professional Development
* Paid Mental Health Days
* Flexible Work Options
* Paid Parental Leave scheme
* Novated Car Leasing
* Recognition of Service
* Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
* Social Events
* Exceptional Performance and Innovation Awards
* Corporate Discounted Health Insurance
* Free Secure Parking
Please visit our website to learn more about the company.
Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early.
All new employees are subject to a Pre-Employment Medical and National Police Clearance Check.
This position is available only to permanent Australian residents, or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia.
Matrix is an equal opportunities employer, and we support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from a broad sector of the community, and with different cultural backgrounds, are always encouraged to apply.