Process Engineer

Rheem Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised canteen

Free on-site parking

Product discounts for employees

Retail discounts

Salary sacrifice options

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Rheem Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer at our Rydalmere Manufacturing Facility to drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and operational excellence across operations.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, you will measure, track and optimise manufacturing indicators, lead improvement initiatives, and deliver capital projects that improve safety, quality, productivity and cost performance in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma environments.
• Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Experience delivering process improvement or capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement and productivity initiatives.
• Analyse production data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing tools, including RCA, PFMEA andValue Stream Mapping.
• Deliver engineering and capital projects from concept through to implementation.
• Collaborate across Production, Quality, Maintenance, WHS and R&D teams.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Root Cause Analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

PFMEA

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Rheem is a global leader in heating, cooling and water heatingsolutions, committed to innovation, sustainability and deliveringexceptional customer experiences.

At Rheem, our values guide everything we do. We listen tounderstand, contribute respectfully, think creatively and act withresponsibility. Join us and help shape products that impactpeople's lives every day.

Why Join Us

• Global organisation with a strong focus on innovation andoperational excellence.
• Subsidised canteen and free on-site parking.
• Product discounts for employees, friends and family.
• Retail discounts and employee benefits.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our RydalmereManufacturing Facility and drive continuous improvement, leanmanufacturing and operational excellence across our operations.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, you will measure,track and optimise manufacturing processes indicators, leadimprovement initiatives, solve complex production challenges anddeliver capital projects that improve safety, quality, productivityand cost performance.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys problemsolving, stakeholder engagement and making a visible impact in ahigh-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement and productivity initiatives.
• Analyse production data and identify improvementopportunities.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing tools, including RCA, PFMEA andValue Stream Mapping.
• Support manufacturing, maintenance, quality and safetyimprovements.
• Deliver engineering and capital projects from conceptthrough to implementation.
• Support New Product Development and Design for Manufactureactivities.
• Develop and maintain process documentation andstandards.
• Collaborate across Production, Quality, Maintenance, WHSand R&D teams.

About You

You are a proactive and solutions-focused engineer withexperience in manufacturing, production or industrialoperations.

You will bring:

• Engineering qualification or equivalent manufacturingexperience.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing orSix Sigma environments.
• Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Experience delivering process improvement or capitalprojects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project managementcapability.
• Commitment to safety, quality and operationalperformance.

Advantageous Experience

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvementcertification.
• Experience with automation, NPD or manufacturing technologyimplementation.
• Exposure to contractor management and capitalprojects.
• Experience in fabrication, welding or sheet metalmanufacturing.

Most importantly, you are an innovative problem solver whoenjoys challenging the status quo and delivering practicalimprovements that create measurable business results.