Process & Project Engineer - Automation & CI Leader

Austcorp Executive; Bathurst Regional Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Austcorp Executive is seeking an experienced Engineering Projects Engineer to drive process performance, continuous improvement and capital projects in a highly automated Bathurst manufacturing environment.

You will lead projects from concept through installation, commissioning and handover, collaborating with Production, Maintenance and Engineering teams to optimise processes and deliver robust technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Process, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum five years' experience in manufacturing/industrial engineering.
• Experience delivering engineering and capital projects from design to execution.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality and efficiency.
• Document operating parameters and ensure best practice procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and waste.
• Analyse performance using Lean, Six Sigma, RCA and A3 methodologies.
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance to resolve complex issues.
• Prepare CAPEX proposals with robust justification and docs.
• Assist in future capital investment planning based on needs.
• Design and validate engineering solutions, including feasibility studies.
• Provide mechanical design and drafting support when needed.
• Manage contractors and external partners throughout projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and engineering standards.
• Support preventive maintenance and asset management

Skills

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

RCA

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Process/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Austcorp Executive is seeking an experienced Engineering Projects Engineer to drive process performance, continuous improvement and capital projects in a highly automated Bathurst manufacturing environment.

You will lead projects from concept through installation, commissioning and handover, collaborating with Production, Maintenance and Engineering teams to optimise processes and deliver robust technical solutions.