Job Description


Process Engineer


Job no: 40004487
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney - West, Sydney - Inner, Melbourne - North

Role Details


Based at our Smithfield rPlastics plant, you’ll report to the Engineering Manager and play a key role in supporting operations to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance. This is a hands-on role working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to identify bottlenecks, implement improvements, and support capital and continuous improvement projects.


You’ll be responsible for problem-solving, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions while embedding best practice processes and systems. You will also assist with engineering documentation, maintenance analysis (FMEA, RCA), and contribute to projects that improve plant throughput, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality. Collaboration with NPD and production teams will be important to ensure new and existing products run efficiently on plant equipment.


What You Will Bring

  • Degree in Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related Engineering discipline

  • Strong engineering knowledge with practical, hands-on application in operations

  • Proven problem-solving, analytical and continuous improvement skills

  • Experience with maintenance, operations, or process improvement (highly desirable)

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple stakeholders

  • Proactive approach and commitment to learning and operational excellence

  • Knowledge of rPlastics or similar manufacturing environments (desirable)

    • What You’ll Love When You Join Us

  • Working at a leading rPlastics facility focused on sustainability and innovation

  • Hands-on role with exposure to operations, maintenance and NPD projects

  • Opportunity to implement real process improvements that impact plant performance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support

  • Discounted health insurance and exclusive banking offers

  • Purchased annual leave options and flexible work arrangements

  • Paid parental leave and keep-in-touch days

  • Novated lease & salary sacrifice options

    • About Visy


    Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations – predominately in Australia and New Zealand.


    We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.


    Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!


    These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.


    You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria, which will include a criminal history check.


    Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

    Advertised: 16 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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