We have an exciting prospect for a Methods Engineer to join our Manufacturing team based in Prestons, NSW.
Reporting to the Methods Manager, this role is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting industrialisation projects, optimising manufacturing processes, and improving equipment performance across our production operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about Lean Manufacturing, automation, operational excellence and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity and cost.
You'll work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, R&D; and Industrialisation teams to support new product introductions, equipment upgrades, automation projects and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Key responsibilities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
Lead Lean Manufacturing projects including Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Kanban and Standard Work
Analyse production processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity and efficiency
Measure cycle times and maintain manufacturing data, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Bills of Operations
Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities
Lead productivity improvement and cost reduction projects
Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning and optimisation
Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and manufacturing performance
Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
Support automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives
About you
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Qualifications in Manufacturing,



Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering will be highly regarded
Experience in a manufacturing environment involving production equipment, assembly systems or automation
Experience in a Methods Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar role
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience analysing manufacturing processes and implementing productivity improvements
Knowledge of equipment reliability, preventative maintenance and operational performance metrics
Experience supporting equipment installations, commissioning or industrialisation projects
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
About us
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure with over 38,000 employees globally.
Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial and data centre markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.
In Australia and New Zealand (Legrand ANZ), we have over 800 employees spanning across 7 local manufacturing facilities and 15 warehouses.
As part of the global Legrand network, Legrand Australia designs, manufactures and distributes over 15,000 items under several premium brands.
Career development opportunities within a global organisation
Exposure to advanced manufacturing and automation technologies
A collaborative and supportive team environment
The opportunity to lead meaningful continuous improvement projects
Access to reward and recognition programs
Free onsite parking
A strong commitment to safety and professional development
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📌 Methods Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Legrand
📍 New South Wales