Project Support Engineer - Hunter Region NSW Contract Opportunity Up to $685 per day Hands on Project Support Engineer role delivering capital projects, production improvements and equipment integration in a growing manufacturing business. Key Highlights Support delivery of capital works, facility upgrades and production improvement projects Work across engineering, operations and production teams to drive practical outcomes Hunter-based role within a growing manufacturing and construction supply business About The Role Our client is seeking a Project Support Engineer to provide hands-on technical and project execution support across a range of internal operational and capital initiatives. Working closely with the management team, this role will help translate planning and strategy into practical implementation across production facilities You will support projects including capital works, equipment installation, production process improvements, facility upgrades and establishing new production capabilities to support project delivery. This is not a purely design-focused engineering position. Instead, it suits someone who enjoys working between engineering, production and project coordination, solving real operational challenges in a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the execution of internal capital works and operational improvement projects Assisting with establishing and optimising production capabilities across sites Coordinating project timelines, documentation and stakeholder communication Supporting mechanical design, layouts and equipment integration using CAD tools Driving lean process improvements and workflow optimisation within production Providing hands-on engineering and technical support to operations and management About the Company Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturer supporting major construction and infrastructure projects across Australia. With continued project wins and a strong pipeline of work, the business is investing in production capability, facility upgrades and operational improvements to support future growth. The organisation offers a practical, hands-on engineering environment where projects move quickly from concept through to implementation and where engineers work closely with production and operations teams to deliver outcomes. About You We are looking for a practical, solutions-focused engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to implementation. You will likely bring: Experience supporting project delivery within manufacturing, construction or industrial environments A mechanical engineering background with practical understanding of equipment and production systems CAD capability (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks or similar) Exposure to project management principles and capital project delivery Experience with lean manufacturing, process improvement or workflow optimisation Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple project activities simultaneously This role could suit: A Project Engineer wanting to move closer to operations , or A Mechanical / Process Engineer with strong implementation experience, or A Production / Industrial Engineer with project delivery capability. How to Apply If you are interested in learning more, please submit your application or contact Kristi Banister at ASR Recruitment for a confidential discussion. At ASR Recruitment we are dedicated to fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces for our clients. We value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that individuals from all backgrounds bring to a team. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA, women, people of all ages, those living with disabilities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Diversity strengthens organisations, and we are proud to support our clients in building teams that reflect and celebrate this.
