Estimator/Project Manager

For over 50 years, Geographe Enterprises has been providing innovative and effective engineered solutions globally. As an Australian-owned business, we take pride in our commitment to excellence and our passion for delivering outstanding results.

We are currently seeking an Estimator/Project Manager to join our Bunbury Operations team, where you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our company.

This position is ideal for a person with a hands-on approach, dedicated to achieving outcomes that exceed our clients' expectations, and continue to push the boundaries in the precision manufacturing industry. 

• In collaboration with the Product Development team, you will assess work scopes and review engineering drawings to determine project management requirements.
• Create Purchase Requisitions, Controlled Drawings and Alternate Routings for work required to go to sub-contractors.
• Planning and scheduling work internally or through vendors and subcontractors.
• Through engaging with production staff, together we get to manage project part deliveries to exceed our client expectations. 
• Create alternative routings for all catalogued contracted parts. Ensure alternative manufacturing paths and production ready.
• Assisting the Marketing Team with new product information enables our brand to grow within the market as our reach expands.
• Reviewing completed work as a team, we can analyse and modify processes for identified efficiency improvements to deliver better than ever before.

1. An engineering trade qualification such as 1st class Machinist, Mechanical Fitter/Machinist or Toolmaker is essential.  
2. Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing operations and machine capabilities, engineering materials, welding, fabrication, and metallurgy.
3. Experience at a shop floor level for a minimum of five years, in a manufacturing/machine shop environment. Experience in the maintenance of heavy mobile equipment is highly desirable.  
4. Sound computer skills especially Excel Spreadsheets, SAP knowledge is highly desirable.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. CAD experience is highly desirable.

Our Benefits:

There are many advantages of working at Geographe, our key benefits are:

• Training & Development Opportunities.
• Flexible & Remote Working arrangements available.
• Competitive remuneration packages. 
• Quarterly profit share available upon company KPI’s reached.
• A high number of long-term team members who are welcoming and supportive.
• Work/life balance encouraged.
• A positive organisational culture which we have developed from working with an organisational behavioural consultant for over 3 years.

The Geographe Difference:

We provide what you would expect from a leading Australian company, but what makes Geographe different?

• Our Culture. More than just a workplace, it is a place where you can learn, grow, succeed, and contribute.
• Our Diversity. We embrace all. Everyone is welcome. 
• Our Value Statement. We Do the Right Thing, Get it Done, Work it Out, and Look After Each Other. 

• Your CV and Cover Letter outlining what you can bring to this role.
• Two referees and their contact details.

This role is based in our Bunbury Workshop, please include in your cover letter where you are located and if you are willing to relocate when to applying. 

Part of the recruitment process for this position may require you to have a criminal history check, qualifications check, drug and alcohol check and referees’ checks.

Geographe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only people who live in and have the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Want to know more? Contact our office on 08 9724 96***to speak to our HR Team.

The Company:

As Australia’s leading manufacturer of Enhanced Performance Parts, Geographe is a globally recognised leader of technical and commercial solutions to the mining and resource industries. With over 50 years of Australian manufacturing and engineering expertise, Geographe is a leading supplier of specialised replacement parts and ensures a consistent application of quality, performance, and customer service.

We do things differently at Geographe. We are a small team of creative change agents who are driven to resolve problems and constantly improve. We pride ourselves on the quality of our people and culture.

People work with us because they want to. Geographe is more than a workplace, rather we are a place where you come to learn, grow, succeed, and most importantly enjoy what you do. We invite people into our team that challenge the status quo, think outside the box and are always striving to improve.

More information can be found at our website http://www.geographe.com.au/.