Senior Process Engineer: Lead Extrusion-to-Reel Optimization

Devro; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Devro, Bathurst site in Australia, invites applications for a Senior Process Engineer responsible for leading Process Engineering in the Extrusion to Reel section to meet Safety, GMP, GEP and cost requirements. The role supports production, maintenance and R&D, and will provide mechanical drafting expertise for the site.

The successful candidate will drive process standardisation, cost and quality improvements, lead projects, manage CAPEX initiatives, and partner with Operations to implement

Responsibilities

• Define, standardise, and maintain robust operating windows to deliver consistent product quality.
• Capture, share and embed process conditions through effective procedures and best practices.
• Drive improvements in cost, quality, speed, and availability through data-led process optimisation and SPC.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production and maintenance teams in a continuous operation environment.
• Support R&D, capital, maintenance, and reliability projects across the site.
• Lead engineering process and project activities in line with company policies and procedures.
• Scope, plan and deliver projects, including budgets, timelines, specifications, and stakeholder alignment.
• Develop CAPEX business cases with strong justification and high-quality documentation.
• Identify and shape future capital investment needs based on risk, reliability, and production requirements.
• Partner with Operations to develop effective operating programmes and procedures.
• Validate system and product capability through feasibility studies, installation and testing.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools (RCA, A3, Lean, Six Sigma) to reduce variation and improve performance.
• Manage suppliers and contractors in line with company standards and governance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Engineering and

Job description

Devro, Bathurst site in Australia, invites applications for a Senior Process Engineer responsible for leading Process Engineering in the Extrusion to Reel section to meet Safety, GMP, GEP and cost requirements. The role supports production, maintenance and R&D, and will provide mechanical drafting expertise for the site.

The successful candidate will drive process standardisation, cost and quality improvements, lead projects, manage CAPEX initiatives, and partner with Operations to implement