Methods Engineer

Legrand; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Exposure to automation technologies

Job summary

Legrand Australia in Prestons, NSW is seeking a Methods Engineer to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, support industrialisation projects, and optimise processes with a focus on safety, quality, productivity and cost.

You will work with Production, Maintenance, Quality, R&D and Industrialisation teams on new product introductions, equipment upgrades, automation projects and Industry 4.0 initiatives, applying Lean principles and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing with production equipment, assembly systems or automation.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in a Methods Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar role.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Knowledge of equipment reliability, preventative maintenance and operational performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing projects including Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Kanban and Standard Work.
• Analyse production processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity and efficiency.
• Measure cycle times and maintain manufacturing data, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Bills of Operations.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Lead productivity improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning and optimisation.
• Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and manufacturing performance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Industry 4.0

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

OEE tracking

Automation projects

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Methods Engineer to join our Manufacturing team based in Prestons, NSW. Reporting to the Methods Manager, this role is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting industrialisation projects, optimising manufacturing processes, and improving equipment performance across our production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about Lean Manufacturing, automation, operational excellence and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity and cost. You'll work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, R&D and Industrialisation teams to support new product introductions, equipment upgrades, automation projects and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Lead Lean Manufacturing projects including Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Kanban and Standard Work

Analyse production processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity and efficiency

Measure cycle times and maintain manufacturing data, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Bills of Operations

Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities

Lead productivity improvement and cost reduction projects

Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning and optimisation

Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and manufacturing performance

Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime

Support automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives

About you

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Qualifications in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering will be highly regarded

Experience in a manufacturing environment involving production equipment, assembly systems or automation

Experience in a Methods Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar role

Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

Experience analysing manufacturing processes and implementing productivity improvements

Knowledge of equipment reliability, preventative maintenance and operational performance metrics

Experience supporting equipment installations, commissioning or industrialisation projects

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

About us

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure with over 38,000 employees globally. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial and data centre markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. In Australia and New Zealand (Legrand ANZ), we have over 800 employees spanning across 7 local manufacturing facilities and 15 warehouses. As part of the global Legrand network, Legrand Australia designs, manufactures and distributes over 15,000 items under several premium brands.

Career development opportunities within a global organisation

Exposure to advanced manufacturing and automation technologies

A collaborative and supportive team environment

The opportunity to lead meaningful continuous improvement projects

Access to reward and recognition programs

Free onsite parking

A strong commitment to safety and professional development