Process Engineer

MPAU Manufacturing; Bathurst Regional Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MPAU Manufacturing is seeking a Process Engineer, Extrusion to Reel, to lead process engineering across the operation, ensuring safety, GMP compliance and cost-effective manufacturing performance. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering and Maintenance to reduce variability and support capital and improvement projects.

Key responsibilities include establishing robust operating windows, standardising processes, driving cost reductions, and supporting R&D, CAPEX submissions and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in GMP regulated or FMCG environments.
• Strong mechanical knowledge (or electrical).
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
• Experience in process engineering for a manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

• Establish operating windows and process conditions for optimal quality.
• Capture and share process knowledge via procedures and practices.
• Drive cost reductions through loss analysis, speed, quality, and equipment availability improvements.
• Provide technical, engineering and maintenance support to production teams.
• Support R&D, capital, maintenance and reliability projects including CAPEX submissions.
• Apply RCA, A3, Lean and Six Sigma to reduce variability and improve performance.
• Manage supplier and contractor relationships per site procedures and standards.
• Promote safety, GMP compliance, professionalism and engineering excellence.

Skills

Process engineering

GMP compliance

Lean & Six Sigma

Problem solving

CAPEX submissions

Maintenance support

RCA & A3

Reliability improvement

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

This role leads process engineering activities across the Extrusion to Reel operation, ensuring safe, compliant and cost effective manufacturing performance. You will partner closely with Production, Engineering and Maintenance teams to reduce variability, improve reliability and support ongoing capital and improvement projects.

Our FMCG client is a large organisation, known for its commitment to innovation and operational excellence in a highly regulated environment, with a strong focus on safety, engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Description

The Process Engineer, Extrusion to Reel is responsible for leading process engineering within their area to meet safety, GMP, quality and cost targets. Key responsibilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining robust operating windows and process conditions to achieve optimal product quality.
• Capturing, standardising and sharing process knowledge through effective procedures and working practices.
• Driving reductions in manufacturing costs through loss analysis, speed improvements, quality enhancement and increased equipment availability.
• Providing technical, engineering and maintenance support to production teams.
• Supporting R&D, capital, maintenance and reliability projects, including preparation of CAPEX submissions.
• Applying structured problem solving methodologies such as RCA, A3, Lean and Six Sigma to reduce process variability and improve performance.
• Managing supplier and contractor relationships in line with site procedures and engineering standards.
• Promoting a strong culture of safety, GMP compliance, professionalism and engineering excellence.

Profile

A successful Process Engineer MUST have:

• A degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in GMP regulated or FMCG environments.
• Strong mechanical knowledge (or electrical)
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
• Previous experince in process engineering for a manufacturing site.

Job Offer

What's on offer for the Process Engineer:

• Permanent job with a competitive salary package (super & bonus)
• Opportunities for professional growth within the FMCG industry.
• Opportunity to influence site level process performance and capital strategy.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone knows everyone!
• Exposure to cutting edge technologies and innovative manufacturing processes.
• Broad exposure to engineering, reliability and continuous improvement programmes.