Industrial Engineer

About us

At Benchtop Express we deliver world class worktops to the market. We were established in 2020 when a group of key members of the kitchen furniture industry started designing a solution for their own benchtop manufacturing requirements.

Soon the realisation was that this concept was going to be an industry game-changer.

We are trade focussed, system driven, proudly Australian and globally educated.

We now seek a full time Industrial Engineer to join our team.

About the role

The duties of the role will include the following:

• Analyse production workflows and identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct process mapping, workflow analysis, and time studies.
• Develop and implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Improve manufacturing processes for door and panel production.
• Optimise machine utilisation
• Improve factory layouts and material flow to increase efficiency and safety.
• Reduce waste, rework, downtime, and non-value-added activities.
• Reduce product handling and unnecessary warehouse movements.
• Design and improve picking, packing, storage, and dispatch processes.
• Improve inventory flow and material movement throughout the facility.
• Monitor and analyse key manufacturing performance indicators
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process innovation.
• Lead productivity improvement and capital equipment projects.
• Participate in equipment selection, commissioning, and implementation.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and evaluate project outcomes

About you

This role requires a minimum of one year of relevant work experience, with a bachelor-level qualification preferred.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve operational challenges.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.
• Support workforce planning, capacity analysis, and effective resource utilisation.

Salary

Will be commensurate with experience and in the range of $78,000 to 82,000 + superannuation

How to apply?

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you believe you would be a great fit for our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 – $82,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person