Maintenance Engineering Manager

G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D.

At Payment Technology, our mission is to be at the start of every transaction and to make it secure and simple. We also create contemporary payment and banking solutions for our digital age. As a one-stop shop, we produce and personalise hundreds of millions of payment cards every year and store their "digital twins" - mobile and digital. Would you like to actively shape the digital transformation with us?

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is growing its secure manufacturing operations in Australia and seeking an experienced

Maintenance Engineering Manager for our Knoxfield facility. In this hands-on leadership role, you will build and lead an in-house maintenance capability, drive equipment reliability, and support production to meet key customer requirements. You will play a vital role in the installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance of new production equipment, including high-volume personalisation systems.

Your responsibilities

• Build and mentor an in-house team of technicians, including recruiting, training, and supporting staff growth while creating a culture of safety and reliability
• Oversee installation and start-up of new production equipment, manage Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), and ensure all equipment is ready for seamless production
• Take ownership of equipment uptime and reliability, lead problem-solving and continuous improvement projects, and create smart spare parts and maintenance plans
• Build strong relationships with equipment suppliers, negotiate service contracts and support agreements, and coordinate external technical support when needed
• Work closely with production teams to meet customer commitments, lead troubleshooting and resolve technical issues quickly, and ensure equipment consistently meets service level agreements (SLAs)

About you

• Proven leadership and minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance or engineering within a manufacturing environment, including managing maintenance technicians or engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to install and commission production equipment, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Have exposure to automated manufacturing or industrial production systems.
• Strong communications (both written and verbal)
• Outcome oriented, focus on target achievement
• Strong emphasis on attention to detail
• An engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics is highly regarded.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead the development of a new in-house maintenance function
• Involvement in major equipment installations and production expansion
• Work with a global leader in secure payment and identity technology
• Support critical customer projects in a growing manufacturing operation

Equal Opportunity: At G+D Australia, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and ensure that all applications are assessed based on merit. We invite and encourage individuals with disabilities, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to apply for any of our positions.Our people are the heart and soul of G+D, which is built on the following values:

Innovative – Ahead of time & Joy of change Reliable – Live your role & Confidence in performance Collaborative – More through diversity & Win together

Join G+D Australia and be a part of a team that values quality, security and innovation. We look forward to your application! Apply now! Agency notice: We do not accept unsolicited agency applications or calls.