Engineering Manager – Full-time | Permanent

Lawrence Dry Cleaners; Canterbury-Bankstown; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lawrence Dry Cleaners seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance functions of our operations, ensuring reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement of plant and equipment.

You will manage the maintenance, repair and optimisation of industrial washing machines, dryers, dry-cleaning machines, boilers, steam systems, compressors, pumps, conveyors and other mechanical and automated laundry equipment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience managing engineering in laundry/manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience with mechanical systems, electrical controls, hydraulics and automation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement and monitor engineering strategies and maintenance policies.
• Manage maintenance, repair and optimisation of laundry machinery and equipment.
• Plan preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimise downtime.
• Lead projects involving installation, commissioning, upgrades and replacements.
• Analyse equipment performance and implement solutions to improve productivity and energy efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, WHS, environmental requirements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Maintenance planning

Team management

Strategic planning

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Engineering Manager – Full-time | Permanent

Lawrence Dry Cleaners is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance functions of our operations and ensure the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our plant and equipment. You will manage the maintenance, repair and optimisation of industrial washing machines, commercial dryers, dry-cleaning machines, boilers, steam systems, compressors, pumps, conveyors and other mechanical and automated laundry equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor engineering strategies, maintenance policies, and operational plans to maximise equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Manage the maintenance, repair and optimisation of industrial washing machines, commercial dryers, dry-cleaning machines, boilers, steam systems, compressors, pumps, conveyors and other mechanical and automated laundry equipment.
• Plan and oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs to minimise equipment downtime and extend asset life.
• Lead engineering projects involving installation, commissioning, upgrades and replacement of commercial laundry machinery and supporting infrastructure.
• Analyse equipment performance, identify operational issues, and implement engineering solutions to improve productivity, energy efficiency and operational reliability.
• Ensure all engineering works comply with Australian Standards, WHS legislation, environmental requirements and industry best practices.
• Prepare engineering budgets, maintenance schedules, capital expenditure proposals and monitor project costs and timelines.
• Manage external contractors, equipment suppliers and service providers for machinery installation, repairs and specialised engineering services.
• Provide technical leadership and support to maintenance technicians and production teams, ensuring engineering activities align with operational requirements.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and improve equipment performance.

About you

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant engineering management or engineering experience within a commercial laundry, manufacturing, industrial processing, production, maintenance or similar engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing industrial mechanical equipment, preventative maintenance systems and engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics and automated production equipment.
• Excellent leadership, planning and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

About us

Lawrence Dry Cleaners is a well-established commercial laundry and dry-cleaning business providing high-quality garment care and industrial laundry services. We operate a range of advanced commercial laundry equipment, including industrial washing machines, tunnel washers, dryers, steam finishing equipment, conveyors, boilers, compressors, and automated laundry systems.