Key focuses & responsibilities will include:

• Process Engineering Duties: 
  • Monitor and analyse process performance across the particle board manufacturing process including: Wood preparation; Drying systems; Resin application; Forming and pressing operations; Finishing and sanding processes; Material handling and storage systems.
  • Work on mass and energy balances.
  • Support projects with process engineering skills.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Identify, prioritize, and implement initiatives to improve OEE (Availability, Performance, and Quality).
• Reduce Product cost: Use 8 waste and process control philosophies to identify, prioritize, and implement waste elimination/reduction initiatives. 
• Develop and implement process improvements to reduce variation and improve operational stability.
• Apply statistical analysis, process control techniques and root cause methodologies to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Establish and maintain process performance indicators and monitoring systems.
• Troubleshooting and process support.

To be successful in the role you will ideally need to possess:

• Tertiary qualification in Process or Chemical Engineering (recognised by Engineering Australia) 
• Demonstrated experience / skills in engineering, maintenance or project management
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for mechanical and process drawings
• Demonstrated experience in presenting to senior leaders and well-developed written communication skills.
• Sound understanding of product and process control interactions, product testing procedures, and analytical analysis.
• Practical experience in process and/or continuous manufacturing industry.
• Prior experience in process and quality control and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to undertake detailed cost-benefit analysis and process validations.
• High level understanding of process change and the impact on production outcomes.
• Knowledge of ISO Quality and Environmental systems and processes.

If you're a resilient and adaptable professional, ready to play a critical role in our operations, we're eager to meet you. Apply today, and become a part of our story of Australian manufacturing excellence.