Industrial Design and Engineering Services Generalist

Position Title:Industrial Design and Engineering Services Generalist

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:44265

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiencestogether. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

Are you passionate about transforming manufacturing through technology and engineering excellence As our Industrial Design & Engineering Services Generalist youll be at the forefront of driving global engineering standards evaluating cutting-edge technologies and optimizing manufacturing systems across McCains worldwide network.

This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with strategic influence helping shape the future of food manufacturing while delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety quality efficiency and performance.

What youll be doing.

• Serve as a global technical authority for industrial equipment processing lines and manufacturing system design across McCains network.
• Lead and govern global engineering standards and processes including User Requirement Specifications Engineering Equipment Specifications Basis of Design Commissioning Qualification and Verification Minimum Viable Line and Start-Up Management.
• Provide technical oversight for equipment selection line architecture hygienic design automation controls utilities and mass-flow design.
• Support regional teams with advanced troubleshooting structured root-cause analysis and resolution of complex equipment and manufacturing performance issues.
• Review and challenge technical deliverables including P&IDs functional design specifications control philosophies equipment layouts and validation protocols.
• Ensure capital projects and growth initiatives apply appropriate technologies engineering best practices food safety requirements and human safety risk controls.
• Develop engineering tools frameworks and methodologies that enable consistent equipment and line design decisions globally.
• Evaluate and validate pilot and emerging technologies maintain the manufacturing technology pipeline and recommend solutions for future global standards.
• Train and upskill engineering technical and operational teams on design intent standards start-up and operational best practices.
• Lead and develop a small global team of technical specialists while building trusted relationships with regional teams functional leaders and suppliers.

What youll need to be successful.

• A bachelors degree in Engineering or Science or at least 10 years of equivalent relevant experience.
• At least three years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferably food manufacturing with experience in a technical engineering maintenance or research and development role.
• Deep expertise in industrial equipment and processing-line design supported by strong mechanical electrical controls and automation engineering aptitude.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing system design including mass flow utilities hygienic zoning reliability and risk-based design.
• Practical experience with engineering specifications Basis of Design Commissioning Qualification and Verification Start-Up Management and validation methodologies.
• The ability to interpret govern and challenge P&IDs process-flow diagrams control documentation equipment specifications and engineering drawings; proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design tools is preferred.
• Experience in technology validation pilot trials performance benchmarking standardisation structured root-cause analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• A strong understanding of Food Safety & Quality requirements human safety and risk management and relevant external standards such as EHEDG 3-A and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong business acumen including the ability to balance technical excellence with cost risk schedule lifecycle value and operational practicality.
• Excellent communication influencing collaboration and knowledge-transfer skills with the confidence to work across functions regions cultures and organisational levels.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities work independently through complex or ambiguous challenges and travel internationally as required up to 40%.

About the team.

This role sits within Global Engineering and reports to the Global Industrial Design and Engineering Services Manager. The role connects global standards with regional execution helping teams align on strategic initiatives and achieve consistent high-performing manufacturing outcomes

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team. At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Ready to make an impact

Apply today and bring your expertise curiosity and ideas to a company where your contribution truly matters.

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family:Engineering & Technical

Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat

Company:McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.