Senior Improvement Engineer

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our Wire business.

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager and based at our Geelong Wire Mill, you will oversee and co-ordinate all technical, quality assurance and environmental matters associated with the manufacture of galvanized wire and wire products onsite.

What you will be doing:

• Lead Safety & Risk Management: Drive a proactive safety culture toward Goal Zero, ensuring safe systems of work, risk control and team accountability.
• Manage Environmental Compliance: Oversee ISO14001 systems, regulatory reporting and continuous improvement in environmental performance.
• Ensure Quality Excellence: Maintain ISO9001 standards, lead audits and drive product quality and customer satisfaction outcomes.
• Deliver Operational Performance: Manage budgets, costs, and technical initiatives to improve efficiency, performance and innovation.
• Lead & Develop People: Manage a small team and build capability through recruitment, performance management and ongoing development.

You will be rewarded with:

• Participation in quarterly company Bonus
• Promotional opportunities, long-term career

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
• Flexible vehicle options - Novated leasing options available, providing a tax-effective way to finance and manage your vehicle
• Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family
• Invest in your development - Access to learning platforms and development opportunities to support your career growth

What you will bring:

• Process engineering & continuous improvement expertise: Extensive experience in process engineering, Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), with strong process control knowledge.
• Quality systems experience: Proven knowledge of ISO9001 and auditing in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Problem-solving capability: Skilled in structured analysis and data-driven decision making to drive performance improvements.
• Leadership & influencing skills: Able to engage stakeholders, lead teams and drive accountability.
• Change management capability: Demonstrated experience implementing and embedding operational and cultural change.

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build their own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild is Australia’s largest manufacturer of wire for construction, manufacturing and mining applications.

From nails to wire rope, our products support essential industries across Australia and New Zealand, backed by locally produced steel and a fully integrated supply chain.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.