Industrial Engineer

Innovative Plastic Solutions is your experience local manufacturer. We're specialists in plastic injection moulding, with deep expertise drawn from our 25-year history of manufacturing in Australia. Our in-house capabilities are extensive, reflecting the diversity of our current product portfolio where we manufacture our own products for in-house brands or work with external customers to supply products and services from individual elements to running the entire project.

We require an experienced Industrial Engineer to join our team of professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• studying functional statements, organisational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
• establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation
• analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
• designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction
• developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems
• organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
• establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations
• inspecting plant to ensure optimum performance is maintained
• directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules
• Reviewing production schedules, processes, specifications, and related information.
• Designing production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Developing and implementing process improvements and technological upgrades.
• Designing control systems to minimize costs and production issues.
• Developing design and production standards in cooperation with management and user personnel.
• Preparing material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses, and estimated production costs.
• Designing the layout of facilities and determining personnel requirements.
• Training staff for new processes and providing instructions and manuals.
• Managing process documentation and preparing production reports.

Essential skills and experience needed:

• Detailed knowledge assembly and manufacturing techniques 
• Efficient self and project management capabilities 
• A creative and innovative thinker, who is not afraid to suggest outside of the square solutions
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with other team members
• At least 5 years or more experience in manufacturing industry (Automotive experience is preferred)
• High degree of skill using Axapta
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Passion and creativity in solving design challenges
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical attitude
• Full Australian working rights 
• Knowledge of the quality management system ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949
• Knowledge of MRP and ERP
• Excellent knowledge of CRM tools.
• Production managing and planning experience
• Strong project management skills and the ability for scheduling and budgeting
• Knowledge Lean and Six sigma methodologies
• Leading and implementing a full and continuous Development Program to deliver year-on-year productivity improvements, utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and other Kaizen tools & techniques across all areas of production,
• Advanced modelling, utilising the very latest simulation and statistical tools (SPSS)
• Plant layout design for optimising flow of materials and of finished goods using tools,
• Design and implementation of product specific production cells,
• Design and implement product and process improvements for allocated production areas,
• Mentor your peers in all aspects of manufacturing/production/process engineering,
• Ensure safety and OH&S standards are implemented, maintained, and improved.

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering background preferred (An Australian degree is preferred)
• Bachelor degree or higher qualification

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian work visa. This position is for immediate start for the successful applicant. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 01 March 2024
• Expected salary: $70,000 per year