Production Engineer – Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Systems

Production Engineer – Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Systems

Permanent Position • $100,000 - $110,000 + Annual Profit Share Bonus

Build Better Manufacturing Systems. Solve Real Problems. Make a Visible Impact.

Join Great Plains Industries Australia (GPIA), the Australian team behind FLOMEC flow measurement and control products used around the world across fuel handling, chemical processing, food and beverage manufacturing, mining, agriculture and industrial applications.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving practical problems, improving manufacturing systems, and seeing their ideas implemented on the factory floor.

As a growing Australian manufacturer backed by a respected global brand, we're looking for a hands‑on Production Engineer to help improve manufacturing performance, eliminate defects, introduce new products into production, and drive continuous improvement across our operations.

If you're naturally curious, enjoy understanding how things work, and take pride in making systems better, this could be the perfect next step in your engineering career.

About Us

At GPIA, we're part of an international organisation recognised for precision engineering, product innovation, and reliability.

Our Australian team designs, manufactures, calibrates and supports industry‑leading flow measurement products that are sold throughout Australia and internationally.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative, supportive culture where ideas are welcomed, initiative is encouraged, and engineers are trusted to take ownership of meaningful projects.





Unlike many larger organisations where engineers work on a small piece of a process, this role offers broad exposure across manufacturing, quality, process improvement, product industrialisation, automation and engineering systems.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager and working closely with Engineering and Production teams, this is primarily a technical role focused on improving manufacturing performance through engineering excellence.

You will investigate production and quality challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, design practical solutions, and implement changes that improve efficiency, quality, throughput and predictability.

You will also play an important role in introducing recent products into production by developing the tooling, equipment, test methods and manufacturing processes required to achieve stable, repeatable production.

This is not a role focused on production scheduling or administration. It is a role for someone who enjoys engineering, problem solving, continuous improvement and delivering measurable results.

What You'll Be Doing

Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste whilst increasing quality and throughput.

Investigate defects and recurring production issues using structured root‑cause analysis techniques.





Lead improvement projects from concept through to implementation and verification.

Process Engineering

Design and improve manufacturing work cells, tooling, fixtures and production equipment to improve the safety, efficiency, and repeatability of production processes.

Develop and improve product testing and calibration systems using NI Labview software.

Create and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions and technical documentation.

New Product Introduction

Develop manufacturing methods, tooling, test processes and supporting documentation for the transition of new products from design into manufacturing.

Work closely with Engineering to ensure smooth and efficient product launches.

Quality & Problem Solving

Assist with corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support inspection, testing, quality control activities, and investigations into manufacturing and quality issues.

Contribute to ongoing improvement of our Quality Management System.

Technical Support

Work closely with Production Team Leaders and operators to solve technical challenges.

Provide practical engineering support to manufacturing operations.

Assist with automation, test systems and manufacturing process development projects.

Delegated Site Leadership

Act as Assembly site lead under delegated authority during periods when the Manufacturing Manager is on leave.

What We're Looking For

Degree qualified Engineer (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electromechanical, Automation or similar).

Strong problem‑solving, organisational and analytical skills.

Experience using 3D CAD software.

Excellent written and verbal communication

📌 Production Engineer – Continuous Improvement (Sydney)
🏢 Great Plains Industries Australia
📍 Sydney