Senior Process Improvement Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturing site in Braeside, working with a well-established company that designs and supplies advanced heating, cooling, hot water and lifestyle products across the Australian domestic and commercial markets.

Reporting directly to the Production Engineering Manager, this is a hands-on engineering role where you will be involved throughout the product development process, from initial concept and system design through to prototyping, testing, optimisation and production release. You will play a key role in driving the development, implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, serving as a manufacturing improvement expert across the business

What you'll do

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality and productivity.
- Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, layouts and production workflows in collaboration with Production Managers.
- Support the introduction of current products into production, including prototyping, testing and production release activities.
- Design and implement production aids, fixtures, jigs and process controls to improve safety, quality and operational performance.
- Lead investigations into manufacturing and quality issues, using root cause analysis to identify and implement effective solutions.
- Collect and analyse manufacturing performance data to identify improvement opportunities and reduce process variation.
- Create and maintain production documentation, including work instructions, SOPs and quality system documents.




- Provide technical guidance and training to production teams on manufacturing processes and continuous improvement tools.
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders to support engineering projects and manufacturing objectives.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction programs across the value stream.

About you
You will be experienced in Production Engineering with strong practical knowledge.
You will ideally have:

- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
- At least 3-5 years' experience
- Understanding of design principles
- Previous experience with Welding and Automation
- Software skills - engineering drawing and design, product behaviour simulation
- Previous experience in a similar position within a manufacturing environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Good communication and project management skills
- The ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing and other functions

What's on offer

- An attractive salary package commensurate with experience
- Onsite car parking
- Supportive team environment with professional development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing programs, including onsite gym with personal trainers
- Corporate partnerships to help you with everyday savings on Rinnai products, corporate health insurance and banking products
- Great rewards and recognition programs within the team and broader business
- Stable, full-time role with a respected and well-known organisation
- Rinnai will support your efforts to achieve excellence

If you are a self-motivated qualified looking to take the next step with a trusted industry leader, we want to hear from you.

📌 Senior Process Improvement Engineer (Braeside)
🏢 Rinnai Australia
📍 Braeside