Full Time Production Plant Engineer – Dandenong South, VIC

GMJ Equipment Pty Ltd in Dandenong South, VIC is looking for a qualified Production Plant Engineer with at least 2 years of relevant experience for this role. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimising processes, enhancing safety standards, and driving innovation within our production operations. They will be passionate about implementing solutions and driving efficiency in manufacturing processes. This role will report to the Head Engineer. Salary of $75,000 - $80,000 + super for this full-time position.

You will undergo the following responsibilities and tasks.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assess safety risks and optimize processes, equipment, and materials to enhance safety programs and drive efficiency.
• Identify areas for improvement in addressing design challenges, focusing on enhancing value and streamlining operations.
• Innovate, design, and test solutions aligned with organizational goals and analysis findings.
• Maintain compliance with local and national regulations while delivering innovative solutions.
• Lead employee training initiatives to enhance productivity and foster professional development.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk and increase safety culture within production operations.
• Lead production programs to prevent waste and inefficiency.
• Research and test design ideas, utilizing lean manufacturing principles and root-cause analysis.
• Design and develop robust manufacturing concepts to improve processes and ensure best practices.
• Create and maintain documentation for manufacturing processes, including flow charts, SOPs, and time studies.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to reduce new product development lead time.

Qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelors Qualification.

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• One or more years of engineering experience.
• In-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Hands-on experience building prototypes.
• Proficiency with analytical tools, workflow time studies, and lean processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and provide guidance to both junior & senior team members.
• Proficiency with Solidworks.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of advanced product quality planning and production part approval process.

Apply:

If you satisfy the above, please apply without hesitation outlining why you are suitable. 

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

All applicants will be considered for 4 weeks from the date of advert listing.