Process Engineer (Rocklea)

At Orora, we believe packaging touches lives. Together, we deliver on the promise of what's inside. Orora Beverage Cans is a market leader in primary metal packaging for beverages across Australia and New Zealand. We manufacture a broad range of aluminium cans including classic, sleek, and slimline formats
- including can-ends for the perfect seal. Our aluminium cans and ends production network spans six manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand. With unique in-house innovation, design, and digital decoration capability, the role we play in marketing our customers' brands is always front of mind. It motivates us to design and produce cans with 360-degree, high impact decoration that stands out on the shelf. We lead the market with innovative design and decoration solutions for customers in categories including carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, alcohol ready-to-drink and kombucha. The Role Reporting to the Production Manager, the Process Engineer is responsible for improving production performance through loss elimination, process optimisation, and disciplined execution of standard work. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, QA, and Maintenance teams to analyse line performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement sustainable improvements that increase output, reduce spoilage, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical capability, a proactive mindset, and the ability to influence operational teams to drive meaningful change. Key Responsibilities Production Performance & Process Improvement
- Lead line loss analysis to identify and prioritise performance gaps
- Reduce spoilage and improve yield through structured problem-solving
- Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce variability
- Drive measurable improvements in OEE, waste reduction, and production costs Continuous Improvement Projects
- Lead and execute plant-based improvement initiatives
- Deliver projects on time and achieve targeted operational outcomes
- Embed improvements into standard work practices to sustain results
- Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to implement solutions Standardisation & Best Practice
- Implement and sustain global standard work practices
- Standardise processes across shifts and production lines
- Audit compliance and address gaps to standard
- Drive disciplined operating routines within production teams Quality, Safety & Customer Focus
- Support consistent product quality through stable manufacturing processes
- Reduce customer complaints and process non-conformances
- Contribute to a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace
- Participate in risk assessments and process safety improvements About You
- You are a results-driven engineer who thrives in a quick-paced manufacturing setting and enjoys working closely with frontline teams to improve operational performance.
- 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience driving process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to translate production data into practical operational actions
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- A collaborative approach when working across operations, maintenance, and technical teams
- A strong ownership mindset and commitment to delivering results
- Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or related discipline) or Science preferred
- Experience within beverage, packaging, FMCG, or can manufacturing environments highly regarded How to Apply Click APPLY NOW Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rgycl