Bathurst, Australia
Supply Chain
Permanent
About the Role
The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for the leadership of Process Engineering in the Extrusion to Reel Section to meet Safety, GMP, Good Engineering Practise (GEP) and cost requirements. Process Engineers for process stages report through the Engineering structure but will have a portion of their work directed or closely aligned with Production. This position will provide Mechanical Drafting Expertise for the Site.
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 Maintenance excellence programmes.
* Champion a culture of safety, GMP, professionalism, customer focus, and operational excellence.
Skills
* Good judgement.
* Complex problem solving.
* Collaboration and teamwork.
Knowledge
* Strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical fields.
* Technical knowledge about processing from Extrusion to Reel.
Experience
* A minimum of 5 years Engineering/Maintenance experience.
* GMP and FMCG experience is preferred.
* Managing Engineering projects and delivering results.
Equality and diversity at Devro
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment in which all employees are respected and supported regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or social background. We expressly welcome applications from people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities and actively combat discrimination – both in the application process and in everyday working life.
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