Mechanical Project Engineer

• Excellent exposure to a global FMCG company
• Strong and supportive leadership
• Ability to learn and grow with industry experts

We are Lactalis Australia

Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.  

At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

About this Opportunity

This role will be responsible for the design, tender, installation & commission of process and mechanical equipment, providing mechanical support for continuous improvement according to the capital development plan.

You will accurately define or solve complex Mechanical/Process engineering problems as well as working closely with senior engineer & automation teams to clarify technical requirements to resolve issues. Identify and solve mechanical, process, electrical or automation problems for existing and new facilities along with implement and manage continuous improvement modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes.

You must have a strong focus on safety and accuracy. You will need a proactive and positive attitude; be able to build collaborative relationships with your team and stakeholders, both internal and external to the business. You will take pride and be committed to delivering high quality work at all times.

Ideally you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Process, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
• Post graduate project management qualifications (desirable)
• Experience working on complex CAPEX and Continuous Improvement Projects from concept to commission
• Computer Aided Design – AutoCAD-2D
• Computer Aided Design – AutoCAD/Solidworks-3D (desirable)

If you are confident, you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting ‘Apply’ and following the prompts.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  If this isn’t your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.