Process Engineer - DUBBO

• Central West NSW Location - Tree Change!


• Rarely offered FMCG/Manufacturing role


• Career Development Opportunity


• Join a growing FMCG business that’s changing the game in fresh pet food!

As a result of our Transformation Plans and commitment to continual innovation in manufacturing, we are on the lookout for a Process Engineer to join our busy Dubbo site and help optimise and improve our manufacturing processes.

We are unashamedly moving towards a manufacturing site that harnesses the value in automation, and we are constantly looking at advances in equipment and technology that work towards this goal.

In this newly created role, you’ll review, reimagine, implement and monitor production systems to boost efficiency, quality and safety — all while working with a supportive team that values collaboration and good humour.

Reporting to an easy-going Site Manager who’s passionate about career development, you’ll partner with Maintenance, Operations, NPD, Sales and Demand Planning to drive continuous improvement and deliver real results.

Our Dubbo site is busy and fast paced.  We operate 24/5 but our Maintenance and Engineering teams are also on site on weekends. You must be comfortable working in and around raw ingredients including raw animal meat.

What you’ll do

• Analyse, design and enhance production processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs (Our Dubbo site runs a number of production lines where we manufacture ambient kibble for our brands, Ivory Coat, Stockman and Paddock. Trilogy to name a few)


• Lead and participate in Lean, Six Sigma or CI initiatives. You will be part of a broader Operations and Maintenance team and working collaboratively is essential


• Monitor manufacturing process performance and deliver quality and productivity improvements. (our equipment is a mix of old and new)


• Develop SOPs, documentation and provide training to production staff


• Support new product and process scale-up projects


• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or related Engineering field


• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments


• Strong Excel and Power BI skills to analyse data and identify opportunities


• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or other CI methodologies


• A proactive, curious mindset with great problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication and teamwork – you’re someone who gets things done

Why you’ll love it here

• Work close to home – skip the commute and join a great Regional team based in Dubbo 


• Do work that matters – help pioneer fresher, healthier food for pets everywhere


• Make your mark – we’ll give you autonomy, trust and support to innovate


• Awesome perks – anniversary day off, Pawrental leave, volunteering days, product discounts and more


• Career growth – global business with access to learning and leadership programs

What we’re about

Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.

Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand’s pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.

We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.

Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature’s Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, and Love ‘Em & Fussy Cat!

Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia and Europe.

With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.

What’s next?

If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you! Next steps will include:

• An initial telephone interview followed by 2 face to face interviews and site visit


• 2 work references


• A Pre-Employment Medical (including Drug and Alcohol Testing. You will also be required to occasionally lift up to 20kg)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at accommodations: [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles