Sonac Australia, part of Darling Ingredients, a NYSE listed leader with over 200 factories world-wide, specialises in the production of unique feed and pet food ingredients from sustainable raw materials, supplying numerous customers domestically and internationally.
Our plant in Maryborough Victoria features world leading technology, including separators, powder handling, membrane filtration and biological treatment of waste water.
As the Project / Process Engineer you will work with our Head Engineer to maximise the output of this advanced manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for delivering best practice OEE, technological and process improvement within the Maryborough factory and across numerous installations in third party facilities across South Eastern Australia.
You will provide mechanical and process engineering expertise, including project management support and automation innovation. Experience in the design and fabrication of production equipment would be looked upon favourably, as would the management on long lead time, complex machinery installations.
Project management experience is essential for this role.
Australian work rights are required for this position.
Desired skills and experience:
- Degree qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing biased Project Management.
- Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience within the Food, Feed or Meat industries is desired.
- Strong technical aptitude to identify and solve mechanical, process, electrical or automation problems.
- Ability to generate concepts and drawings including P&IDs; and functional and equipment specifications.
- Ability to effectively manage project scoping, planning and scheduling including coordinating multiple contractors to meet project deadlines.
- Good manufacturing practice and HAZOP process exposure.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft suite and AutoCAD.
- Strong communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to priorities workload.
This is an opportunity for a motivated, independent, hands-on individual looking to make their mark on an expanding internationally supported manufacturing site. Candidates with similar applicable experience / skillsets to the above are also encouraged to apply.