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: Engineering Materials Science Science Product Design 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.
