Manufacturing Automation - CI Engineer

About The Role

Playing an integral role, the Manufacturing Automation - CI Engineer will be reporting to the General Manager. This role is based in Cheltenham, Vic and is well supported by a high-performing team of professionals.  With 4 manufacturing sites you will play a pivotal role in optimizing production processes, ensuring seamless integration of design and manufacturing to deliver high-quality, custom-built Doors and Louvres.  

Responsible for improving manufacturing productivity, quality, capacity and cost through the practical application of automation, manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement - working directly with production, engineering, maintenance, IT and operational teams to identify bottlenecks and labour-intensive processes, develop automation solutions, and lead improvement projects from concept and business case through to implementation.

A key focus will be the automation and optimisation of door and frame manufacturing, including sheet-metal processing, CNC programming, forming, welding, assembly, hardware preparation, material handling, powder coating and the flow of engineering data into manufacturing.

About you

You will be an experienced manufacturing improvement, manufacturing engineering and a transformation leader who can combine technical depth with practical implementation capability.

The Opportunity…..

• Manufacturing Automation – CNC punching and laser manufacturing, Robotic welding, Brake press and advanced manufacturing
• Automated material handling, factory layout, material flow and capacity improvement
• Manufacturing Engineering - workflow, BOM’s and standard times and manufacturing data
• Production systems improvements and good manufacturing practises – continuous improvement
• Integrate quality and OHS systems

Key Responsibilities

• Improve productivity, capacity, process flow and labour efficiency.
• Implement lean manufacturing and structured continuous improvement.
• Project management capability including capital equipment and technology implementation.
• Implement organisational change, new systems - a practical and analytical approach to embedding change.
• Reduce manual programming and data entry.
• Automate and develop standardised DXF and CNC workflows.
• Ensure accurate BOM’s are created and maintained
• Improve integration between CAD/CAM, ERP and manufacturing equipment.
• Develop manufacturing rules for standard door and frame configurations.
• Support opportunities for parametric and rules-based product engineering.
• Work with machine manufacturers, automation suppliers and system integrators to develop practical solutions.
• Prepare technical scopes for new machinery and automation projects.
• Support commissioning, validation and production ramp-up of new equipment
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, to ensure seamless production processes.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing leadership, manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering with a manufacturing orientation
• Lean or CI qualifications – CERT IV or DIPLOMA in Competitive systems and practices preferable
• Continuous improvement knowledge and demonstrated experience in implementing projects within a Manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership and change management skills - Proven credibility drawn from previous experience working with both Senior Management and operational staff

In Return

You will be part of a vibrant and motivated team focused on delivering quality services to internal and external customers while having some fun along the way.  As a global company there are opportunities for you to progress within the business. We have a great organisational culture, a competitive salary and training for the successful candidate.

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As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.