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.