Engineering Manager - Laminex - - 40838 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Engineering Manager – Dardanup, WA

About Laminex Australia

For over 90 years, Laminex has been a cornerstone of Australian design and manufacturing. From humble beginnings in family kitchens to high-performance surfaces in hospitals, shopping centres, and homes across the country, we’ve built a legacy of quality, innovation, and practicality.

Where your story begins

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Engineering Manager to lead our site engineering function at the Laminex manufacturing plant near Dardanup in the southwest of Western Australia. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving world-class operational performance through engineering excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

The role you’ll play

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing engineering and maintenance systems, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, and delivering cost-effective, high-quality outcomes. You’ll lead capital projects, support operational reliability, and collaborate across departments to elevate site performance.

This full-time, Monday – Friday, on-site role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of engineering at Laminex, with a strong focus on strategic development, coaching, and innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the development and execution of the Dardanup capital projects plan.
Drive maintenance systems, standards, and policies aligned with world-class practices.
Ensure compliance with ISO45001, ISO9001, and ISO14001 standards.
Support operational reliability teams to achieve business goals.
Coach and develop staff in best practice maintenance and engineering processes.
Investigate and implement initiatives for performance and cost improvement.
Maintain Quality & Sustainability management systems to support compliance and continuous improvement.

What you’ll need to succeed:

Degree in engineering or science discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
5–10 years’ experience in senior engineering management roles within 24/7 industrial environments.
Proven leadership in maintenance and project planning, including shutdowns.
Deep knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in large manufacturing facilities.
Experience with wood processing and material handling systems is advantageous.
Proficiency in CMMS platforms, MS Office, and MS Project.
Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance production, safety, environment, and resources effectively.

Why join us?

26 weeks of full-pay parental leave (or 52 weeks at half pay), with flexible return-to-work options.
Career development in a forward-thinking, supportive environment.
A strong focus on safety, well-being, and continuous improvement.
Extensive discounts on all Fletcher Building products—perfect for your next home renovation!

If you’re a driven and resilient engineering leader ready to make a lasting impact in Australian manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our story.

Laminex is committed to acknowledging every application as part of our Circle Back Initiative.

Have any questions? Feel free to connect with Lachlan Baldwin – Laminex Talent Acquisition Business Partner, on LinkedIn.