Carpet Manufacturing | Full-time | South Geelong
Join a leading Australian manufacturer where innovation meets hands-on product development. With a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement, we design and produce high-performance carpet products used across Australia and beyond.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a Product Development Graduate to join our technical team and help bring new products from concept through to production.
Based at our South Geelong site, this role would suit a technically minded graduate or early-career professional who enjoys hands-on problem solving and working in a manufacturing environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will support the development, testing, and improvement of carpet products from concept through to production.
This is a hands-on, site-based role, working closely with production, quality, and technical teams to deliver real outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
* Assisting with product development and product design activities
* Supporting trials, testing, and evaluation of new and existing products
* Analysing materials, processes, and performance outcomes
* Identifying and solving technical and production-related issues
* Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes
About You
We're more interested in your technical capability, curiosity, and attitude than a specific degree title. You may be a recent graduate or an early-career professional with some industry experience.
You'll ideally have:
* A qualification or relevant experience in:
o Engineering
o Materials Science
o Science
o Product Design
o Or a related technical/manufacturing field
* 0–3 years' experience in a manufacturing, product development, or product design role (flexible for the right candidate)
* Strong technical aptitude and a practical, hands-on approach
* Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
* Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
* Textile experience (advantageous, but not essential)
What We Offer
* Competitive salary aligned to experience and capability
* Exposure to end-to-end product development in a real manufacturing environment
* A supportive, team-focused culture with on-the-job learning
* Clear pathways to grow your technical skillset
* A stable, long-term opportunity with an established Australian manufacturer
Take the Next Step
If you're technically curious, enjoy working with materials and processes, and want to build real-world product development experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and start building your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment.