Process Engineer

Asahi; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages is seeking a seasoned process engineer to shape concepts and engineering standards across liquid-processing systems in our Australian manufacturing network. You will translate operational needs into clear scopes, process descriptions and robust design inputs for brewing, beverage, syrup and utilities projects.

You will collaborate with site experts, capital teams and external partners, guiding decision-making through design reviews, safety assessments and practical engineering

Qualifications

• Deep process engineering experience in beverage, brewing, dairy, liquid food, utilities or similar.
• Knowledge of process safety methods and hazardous areas.
• Ability to translate operational needs into design inputs and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Shape concept designs and project scopes for brewing, beverage, syrup and utilities projects.
• Develop process descriptions, policies and technical standards for safe, automated manufacturing.
• Guide site and capital teams through process design decisions and front-end engineering.
• Lead process hazard assessments and hazardous-area compliance activities.

Skills

Process engineering

Chemical engineering

Process safety

Hazard analysis

Regulatory compliance

Job description

• Influence significant investment across liquid processing, utilities and process safety within Asahi Beverages’ manufacturing operations.
• Work across brewing, beverage and syrup processes, supporting projects from early concept and scoping through design and implementation.
• Operate as a trusted technical specialist, partnering with site experts, capital teams and external engineering partners across a national remit.

Your Impact

Shape the concepts and engineering standards behind safe, reliable liquid-processing systems across Asahi Beverages’ manufacturing network. You will turn operational needs into clear scopes, process descriptions and robust design inputs for brewing, beverage, syrup and utilities projects. Your day will combine process design, technical reviews, safety assessments and practical support for site and capital teams. As a trusted technical specialist, you will bring the right people together and define what good process engineering looks like from concept through to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape concept designs and project scopes for brewing, beverage, syrup and utilities projects, translating operational requirements into practical process solutions.
• Develop process descriptions, policies and technical standards that support safe, automated and reliable manufacturing processes.
• Guide site and capital teams through process design decisions, drawing reviews and front-end engineering to strengthen project outcomes.
• Lead process hazard assessments and hazardous-area compliance activities covering chemicals, flammable materials, dangerous goods and combustible materials.
• Partner with project managers, engineering partners and experienced site specialists to gather critical inputs and produce robust, fit-for-purpose designs.

About You

• You bring deep process engineering experience from beverage, brewing, dairy, liquid food, utilities (oil & gas) or another complex process-manufacturing environment.
• You apply chemical engineering expertise to liquid-process design, automated systems, valve manifolds and supporting utilities.
• You understand process safety methods, hazardous areas, chemical management and the regulatory requirements affecting manufacturing sites.
• You translate complex operational needs into clear concepts, process descriptions, design requirements and practical engineering advice.
• You work with self-awareness and sound judgement, seeking specialist input, responding constructively to challenge and influencing experienced technical stakeholders.

Why Asahi Beverages

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks – we craft moments of connection, celebration and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you will find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured and ambition is rewarded. If you are ready to toast your future, we are ready to meet you.
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