Process Improvement Engineer

About You

• Located in or near Camellia

• More than 5 years’ experience in a similar engineering, process improvement, reliability, or maintenance role

• Demonstrated maintenance background within a manufacturing, industrial or processing environment

• Strong experience in automation and process control improvement

• Proven working knowledge of SAP, ideally within maintenance or engineering functions

• Demonstrated experience in early intervention strategies breakdown analysis and failure root cause analysis

• Experience in heavy manufacturing or continuous process environments

• Exposure to reliability-centred maintenance or asset improvement programmes

• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects

• Ability to work from the Camellia Manufacturing site full time – This is not a Work from Home Role
   

What you will need to join us

• Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights – We do not offer visa sponsorship

• Valid Police Check

• Preferably, degree-qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline

• Successful completion of pre-employment medical

Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!

• $120,000 - $140,000 base salary + super

• Phone & Laptop provided

• 14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)

• Yearly Pay Review

• Access to discounts on Health Insurance, Gym Memberships, Qantas lounge, Novated leasing and trade discounts

• Leadership pathway: structured development, mentorship, and opportunities to lead visible, cross-functional initiatives

• Free onsite parking

• Free onsite Physio

About the Role
Knauf is looking for an experienced Process Improvement Engineer to support operational excellence through automation, reliability improvement and maintenance-focused process optimisation. This role is suited to a hands-on engineering professional with a strong maintenance background, proven SAP experience, and a track record of identifying and resolving equipment and process issues before they impact production.

Some tasks as part of this role include:

• Lead process optimization across plasterboard unit operations: calcination, mixing, forming line, drying, cutting, edge finishing, stacking, and packaging.

• Improve OEE, reduce scrap, and shorten cycle times through data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement.

• Develop and maintain PFMEA, control plans, standardized work, and work instructions for stable, repeatable processes.

• Apply Lean/Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, 5S, Kaizen, SPC, DOE) to address root causes and lock in gains.

• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and R&D on NPI, product variants (e.g., fire-rated, moisture-resistant), and scale-up.

• Drive automation and mistake-proofing; collaborate on controls/PLC improvements, recipe management, and real-time process monitoring.

• Plan and execute trials and validations; establish IQ/OQ/PQ and capability analyses where applicable.

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and site procedures.

About Us
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, gypsum wallboard systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.

With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Next Steps
If you would like to be considered for the position, please click "apply” and Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by a member of our talent team.

Please note, applicants must have entitlements to work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process, police and medical checks for security clearance pertaining to specific job requirements will be conducted for successful applicants

We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Please let our team know if we can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.