Senior Process Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Process Engineer role at Vanderlande Job Title Senior Process Engineer Job Overview The Senior Process Engineer is a strategic and technical leadership role designed to support the Senior Reliability and Continuous Improvement Manager as a 2IC. This role goes beyond traditional process engineering, requiring a strong team player who can lead initiatives to improve customer site performance and internal processes. The Senior Process Engineer will drive lean transformation efforts, champion continuous improvement, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. They will work closely with cross-functional teams and customers, using advanced data analytics and problem-solving methodologies to deliver measurable results. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for developing others and driving operational excellence. Responsibilities Act as 2IC to the Senior Reliability and Continuous Improvement Manager, supporting strategic initiatives and team leadership. Lead efforts to improve customer site performance through data-driven insights and proactive engineering solutions. Champion internal process improvements aligned with lean transformation goals to enhance stability and accelerate continuous improvement. Foster a collaborative team culture, mentoring engineers and promoting knowledge sharing and innovation. Drive RMR (Revisions, Modifications, Retrofits) projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business goals. Represent the team in customer meetings and presentations, translating technical insights into actionable strategies. Collaborate with service teams to embed lean principles and support the transformation journey. Communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation, ensuring transparency and alignment on performance and improvement actions. Qualifications & Skills Education: bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field. Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement and leading lean transformation initiatives. Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with formal training in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies. Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of mechanical and control systems, particularly in relation to automated systems. Leadership: Proven experience in a leadership or second-in-command role, with a track record of strategic thinking and team development. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders. Data Analytics: Proficiency in data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to support decision-making. Project Management: Experience in managing projects from concept through to completion. Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies. Sales Experience: Experience in customer-facing roles, with the ability to translate customer needs into engineering solutions. Industry Trends: Commitment to professional development and staying current with industry trends and technologies. Safety Comply with all applicable WHS legislation, codes of practice, and relevant standards. Ensure actions do not endanger personal or others’ health and safety. Promptly report incidents, hazards, or risks to supervisors or management. Adhere to Vanderlande’s Policies and Procedures while on company premises or conducting business on behalf of Vanderlande, including international assignments. Actively consult and cooperate on health and safety matters at the worksite. Participate in the development, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of safe systems of work for activities. Provide appropriate supervision to ensure compliance with documented safe work procedures. Only undertake tasks for which you are trained and deemed competent by a qualified supervisor. Immediately cease any task where a perceived or known risk to health and safety exists. Allow adequate time to obtain and comply with required safe work permits. Encourage and support worker participation in health and safety initiatives on site. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. Attend and contribute to health and safety meetings and training sessions in a timely and proactive manner. Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety through personal behaviour and leadership. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and directed. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr