Drive operational excellence at one of Australia's leading manufacturing facilities
Villawood, NSW | Full-Time
At CSR, we're building a better future together.
We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, collaborating every day towards a shared purpose: Building solutions for a better future. As a leading Australian manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable and high-performing building products and systems.
At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and thrive. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities and life stages.
About the Role
We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our Villawood manufacturing site, home to three key production lines producing world-class acoustic panels for Woven Image's domestic and export markets.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for driving process improvement, operational excellence and manufacturing performance across the site. You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering teams to improve safety, quality, productivity and reliability while supporting Villawood's vision of becoming a World Class Manufacturing (WCM) facility.
This is a hands-on role that combines process engineering, continuous improvement and project delivery, offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact on manufacturing performance and business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.
- Analyse production processes and operational data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
- Lead process improvement projects that deliver measurable gains in efficiency, reliability and product quality.
- Support Villawood's World Class Manufacturing (WCM) journey by embedding Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering teams to develop and implement sustainable process improvements.
- Investigate manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving tools and implement corrective actions.
- Support capital projects, equipment upgrades and process optimisation initiatives.
- Monitor operational KPIs and provide insights to support data-driven decision-making.
- Standardise and sustain improvements through documentation, training and ongoing performance review.
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality, compliance and environmental performance.
About You
We're looking for an engineer who combines strong manufacturing experience with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
You will bring:
- Degree qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechatronics or related discipline).
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial processing or production environment.
- Strong process improvement capability with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Experience analysing production data and using metrics to identify and prioritise improvement opportunities.
- Proven problem-solving skills, including Root Cause Analysis and structured continuous improvement techniques.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to influence teams and drive sustainable change in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
Highly Regarded
- Experience with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) frameworks.
- Experience supporting capital projects, equipment upgrades or manufacturing optimisation programs.
- Exposure to data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI, SAP or Minitab.
- Experience within continuous manufacturing, textiles, building products or related industries.
You will be a practical, hands-on engineer who enjoys working closely with manufacturing teams to solve problems, improve processes and deliver measurable results.
What's in it for you
We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you'll enjoy as part of the CSR team:
- Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
- Care and wellbeing offer includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 52 weeks of superannuation payment, and access to an employee assistance program.
- Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands
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We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you!
We have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check.
