Process Continuous Improvement

Process Continuous Improvement (PCI) - Mechanical Engineer James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long‑lasting beauty. With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement. The Opportunity Reporting to the Senior PCI and Reliability Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing continuous improvement projects and major capital works across the site. With your strong analytical skills, you will implement production efficiency projects, executing condition monitoring and quality checks on mechanical work. You will work cross‑functionally to support the maintenance and production departments in day‑to‑day issues, reliability projects focusing on reducing maintenance delay and ongoing reliability of equipment and machinery at the James Hardie Manufacturing plant. Based at our Rosehill site, this role will also provide support to our Carole Park plant, which may involve occasional travel. This role is Monday to Friday, start your day early at 6 AM with an early finish of 2 or 2:30 PM. What you’ll do Drive a safe behavioural culture and ensure safety compliance for the production area and projects. Project management including capital writing, procurement, scheduling, FAT, implementation, commissioning, testing and handover to production. Mechanical engineering design work, including structural modifications, pipework design, pump/flow control design, conveyor and material handling designs. Undertake reliability analysis activities and projects to best ensure the long‑term reliability of mechanical equipment and control systems and perform redesign/design modification to improve reliability performance. Execute and monitor condition monitoring equipment and provide analysis feedback to operations and maintenance team on maintenance strategy changes on assets. Undertake investigative work on mechanical equipment through an RCA/investigative approach. Undertake and drive continuous improvement projects on machinery to increase throughput and efficiency of equipment. This includes capital and non‑capital projects. Perform audits on maintenance activities and executed work to ensure quality and compliance. Assist with day‑to‑day mechanical equipment issues and provide engineering support to the operations and maintenance teams. Troubleshoot and fault‑find various mechanical equipment issues onsite to provide short machine downtime. Work with operational and maintenance teams to execute minor and major machine shutdown planning and execution. This includes providing planning assistance, ensuring execution adherence to plan, and providing analysis of shutdown results. Working with production and finishing teams to improve communication and interaction between operators and maintenance/engineering personnel. Provide and assist with training and development of maintenance and operational personnel. Provide mentorship of graduate/intern engineers and trade staff. Drive technological change for the improvement of process and product efficiencies. What you’ll bring Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Process/Mechatronic Engineering approved/recognised by Engineers Australia (highly preferred) Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a similar role, focus on manufacturing plant machinery, equipment and continuous improvement Project management skills Effective communication skills to influence all stakeholder levels from operators to senior management Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills AutoCAD/SolidWorks experience in mechanical drawings SAP or similar CMMS experience desirable Commitment to Work Health and Safety, and Quality Management Working @ James Hardie Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer Bonus scheme for all eligible employees Product discounts Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer 2 Volunteer days per year Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program Fitness Passport Program Online shopping discounts International & domestic development and progression opportunities Access to thousands of free self‑development modules via James Hardie University Annual business conferences with Award gala dinners Free annual health checks Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites) Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years. 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