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Process Engineer

Bathurst Permanent View 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.
  • FMCG Process Engineer driving quality, cost and performance in complex site.
  • Exposure to capital projects & continuous improvement initiatives

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.



The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on 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.



Apply now to take the next step in your career. You will be contacted if suitable.

Contact
Simone Butler
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7018583
Phone number

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Location
Bathurst
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Simone Butler
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-052026-7018583

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