Process Engineer

The Arnott’s Group portfolio of brands continues the 160-year legacy of the Arnott family, providing quality, great-tasting food to create delicious moments for consumers across the world.

About the Role:  

We have an opportunity to join a high-performing team as a Process Engineer and take ownership of plant line performance and improvement.  In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with the maintenance function to drive equipment reliability, lead improvement projects, and provide technical training to support both operations and maintenance teams.

You’ll be responsible for reviewing line performance, executing engineering initiatives, and developing maintenance strategies that elevate plant efficiency. Collaborating across key functions—including IWS Trio (Team Lead, Process Lead, Maintenance Lead), CI, Safety, Trades, Product Development and Quality—you’ll play a vital role in driving long-term success on the production floor.

The Perks: 

• Free onsite parking  
• Discounted Products  
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Freshly laundered uniforms daily   

Our Culture:  

We stand for high performance with integrity and find moments of pride and celebrate the wins gained from our collective effort. These are part of our culture and the cornerstones of The Arnott's way. When you join our team, you can expect to experience a real sense of belonging, be empowered with accountability, be recognised for your contribution, collaborate with great people.  

What your day looks like:  

• Analyse line performance and implement corrective and preventative actions to drive reliability and safety
• Develop and manage maintenance strategies, systems, and PM schedules to optimise plant performance and cost
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to coach, train, and improve operational efficiency
• Lead and support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, new product development (NPD), and technology upgrades
• Scope, deliver, and manage small-scale capital improvement projects within engineering budget constraints

The Ingredients for Success:  

Just like you can’t make a Tim Tam without chocolate, there are a few essential ingredients we need for this role:

• Relevant engineering or trade qualification with FMCG operations experience
• Hands-on knowledge of FMCG equipment and continuous improvement tools (e.g. OEE, SMED, Six Sigma)
• Strong project management, problem-solving and team facilitation skills
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, AutoCAD, Inventor and related systems
• Creative, resilient communicator with a drive for innovation and sustainability 

To Apply: 

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please follow the link and apply. 

We value diversity in our workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform our team so that we can work together to support your needs throughout the recruitment process.

*We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies