Delivered by Best-in-Class Technicians for 20 Years
For over 20 years, MEX Engineering Group has operated as the critical infrastructure partner for some of Australia’s most demanding manufacturing and processing environments. We deliver every project under strict HSEQ risk discipline, ensuring safe, compliant, and right-first-time engineering execution.
Unlike other engineering firms who rely on transient labour, we invest heavily in our dedicated in-house training centre to develop the most skilled industrial electricians and mechanical fitters in the industry. This guarantees stable site teams, deep institutional memory, and unparalleled workmanship for your plant. MEX Engineering Group is a CMSE® (Certified Machinery Safety Expert – TÜV NORD) and houses the NSW Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing.
Why choose MEX Engineering Group?
MEX Engineering Group is the critical infrastructure partner for Australian manufacturing and production facilities. We bridge the gap between high-level machine safety design and boots-on-the-ground execution to eliminate hazards and reduce your audit exposure. Operating under highest international certifications, our embedded safety experts deliver measurable risk reduction without disrupting your production schedules.
→ Rare Capability of Four In-House CMSE® Professionals
→ 24 Hour, 7 Day Breakdown Authority
→ RPEQ Engineering Sign-Off
→ Zero Contractor Handoff Risk
→ Hardware Independence (OEM-Agnostic)
→ Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Systems
Your reliable machine safety partner
An unguarded machine or undocumented safety risk is a single point of failure that comes at a massive cost to your business. Beyond the immediate and unacceptable danger to your employees, safety incidents and failed SafeWork audits result in catastrophic downtime and severe loss of revenue. Upgrading your safety infrastructure is not a luxury; it is imperative to protecting your workforce and your bottom line.
Most machine safety technicians only identify hazards, leaving you with a list of problems and a stack of paperwork. MEX Engineering Group leads with full-stack delivery. We move further upstream in the safety lifecycle, combining the advisory power of our four CMSE® certified engineers with the execution capability of our in-house licensed trades.
By handling the entire process from risk assessment, safety design and Performance Level (PLr) determination through to fabrication, installation, validation, guarding and commissioning, we ensure your safety systems are fully compliant with AS/NZS 4024, without creating contractor delays or production bottlenecks.
Comprehensive machine safety services
We offer a complete, end-to-end machine safety solution that addresses the specific compliance and hazard pain points of modern production facilities. Our machine safety capabilities are designed to protect your workforce, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve operational reliability across all assets.
Machinery Risk Assessments
Establishing clear safety specifications based on the outcomes of hazard identification, operational considerations, and applicable standards.
Machine Safety Design
Designing the practical safety architecture required to eliminate or control risks, ensuring systems meet both regulatory standards and client operational requirements.
Machine Guarding
Delivering fixed and movable guarding solutions that protect operators while maintaining the productivity, accessibility, and maintainability of equipment.
Safe Design Engineering
Linking identified hazards with appropriate controls and specifying certified safety components to support the required Performance Level (PL) or Safety Integrity Level (SIL).
Machine Validation
Conducting detailed analysis, calculations, and functional checks to confirm that installed safety measures perform as intended and reduce identified risks to an acceptable level.
LOTO Assessment
Reviewing existing documentation, isolation procedures, and re-energisation controls to ensure your current systems align with relevant regulations and safety standards.
LOTO Procedure Development
Creating clear, visual, and machine-specific procedures so workers understand exactly how to identify, isolate, secure, and verify hazardous energy sources.
Turnkey Safety Integration
Unifying safety design, mechanical fabrication, and control system upgrades through our in-house trades to deliver seamless compliance upgrades during planned shutdown windows.
Trusted by Australia’s Leading Manufacturers
MEX Engineering Group provides embedded site teams and engineering services to some of the country’s largest production facilities. We maintain critical infrastructure for industry leaders across FMCG, food and beverage, and high-speed packaging, including Tooheys, CHEP, Ullrich Aluminium, Goodman Fielder, and BlueScope Steel.
From engineering design to boots-on-the-ground execution
We eliminate contractor inconsistency by managing the entire lifecycle of your infrastructure. Our process begins with detailed CAD-based mechanical design and control system architecture. We then deploy our in-house tradespeople to execute the installation, ensuring that the engineering strategy is perfectly translated into practical, on-site reality. We secure this investment by providing comprehensive as-built drawings and ongoing fractional maintenance coverage.
Core engineering capabilities
Machine Safety
CMSE risk assessments and validation. Reduced audit exposure and AS/NZS compliance.
How we saved $17,000 per hour by reducing downtime
Our client’s plastic pallet washing facility is a critical piece of their supply chain infrastructure that runs 24/7. MEX Engineering Group was engaged to provide 24-hour operational assistance and weekend preventative maintenance shifts.
By embedding a team of three maintenance electricians and one mechanical fitter, we organise all trades, source parts, and schedule repairs. Since taking control of the site, downtime has decreased significantly. With client downtime valued at approximately $17,000 per hour, our engineered maintenance strategy delivers considerable, measurable savings across their business operations.
MEX Engineering Group integration process
We follow a structured 6-step framework to embed our expertise inside your facility:
Site & Risk Assessment
Identifying potential hazards, legacy equipment risks, and audit exposure.
Fractional Maintenance Integration
Embedding our technicians to stabilise daily operations and build site knowledge.
Root Cause Analysis
Eliminating repeat failures through data-driven troubleshooting.
Engineering Design
Using the latest CAD software for mechanical and electrical architecture.
Turnkey System Integration
Executing PLC, SCADA, and mechanical upgrades during planned shutdown windows.
24/7 Breakdown Coverage
Providing rapid-response on-call support to protect production continuity.
What our clients are saying
We would highly recommend MEX Engineering Group to any business looking to improve equipment reliability, product quality, and operational performance. Their response time is fantastic for breakdown support 24 hour 7 days a week.
Aaron Gater, BriteStar General Manager
MEX Engineering Group has been an integral part of our operations here in Chullora. MEX Engineering Group is a vital cog of our Engineering and Reliability program, which spans from critical maintenance to capital projects. The relationship we have with MEX Engineering Group is a product of decades and decades of hard work and commitment to safety, and it has been a privilege for us to have them onboard.
Raphael, BlueScope Steel
From initial installation through to full system commissioning. MEX Engineering Group’s hands-on approach and technical expertise allow us to deliver reliable, efficient and high-performing solutions to our clients as well as ongoing mechanical and electrical technical support 24/7. This partnership strengthens our ability to provide complete, end-to-end service with confidence, ensuring long-term performance and operational success across every project.
Dominik Dobaj, Packology
Adapting to srict machine safety and audit demands
Australian manufacturing facilities face increasing regulatory scrutiny and audit pressure from bodies like SafeWork. Relying on legacy unguarded plant or undocumented safety control systems exposes operations to severe compliance risks, imminent danger to employees, and revenue-draining shutdowns.
Upgrading presence detection, isolating hazardous energies through strict LOTO procedures, and deploying verified safety PLCs is no longer optional; it is required to protect your workforce, survive real audits, and prevent the massive cost of halted production.
Machine Safety Solutions by Industry
| Industry Classification | Common Safety Challenges | How MEX Adds Value |
| FMCG & Food Processing | High-speed processing, strict hygiene standards | Washdown rated safety components interlocked guarding. |
| Heavy Industry & Metal | Severe crushing hazards, heavy loads | CMSE® risk assessments and heavy-duty physical barriers. |
| Logistics & Warehousing | Automated guided vehicles, fast-moving conveyors | Presence detection and compliant safety scanners. |
| Pharma & Chemical | Strictest compliance requirements, complex hazardous energies | Comprehensive Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and isolation procedures. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Safety Concept Development?
Safety Concept Development moves beyond simply identifying risks. It is the process of translating hazards into practical, engineered safety architectures (such as safety-PLC integration and emergency stop systems) ensuring your machinery meets regulatory standards while maintaining productivity.
Why do we need a CMSE® (Certified Machinery Safety Expert)?
A CMSE® provides the highest level of technical authority for machinery safety. Engaging a CMSE® ensures your risk assessments, safety designs, and machine validations strictly adhere to complex international standards and local AS/NZS 4024 requirements, protecting you during safety audits.
What is Machine Safety Validation?
Machine Safety Validation is the rigorous process of confirming that all installed safety measures perform as intended. Through functional checks and calculations, we confirm that your safety systems operate reliably and achieve the specific Performance Level (PLr) required to reduce risk to an acceptable level.
Why is system integration critical for modern manufacturing?
System integration connects isolated machinery, electrical controls, and data communications into a single, cohesive line. This prevents operational bottlenecks, reduces manual handling errors, and ensures that mechanical and electrical components operate in perfect synchronisation to maximise throughput.
What is the difference between PLC Automation and a SCADA System Upgrade?
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) provides direct, on-machine automation, instructing mechanical parts on exactly how and when to move. A Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system is the overarching software that connects multiple PLCs, allowing plant managers to monitor the entire production line, gather data, and control processes remotely from a central interface.
Do you provide 24/7 breakdown support for your engineered systems?
Yes. MEX Engineering Group operates a true 24 hour, 7 day breakdown response service. We do not just design and install; we provide the ongoing fractional maintenance and rapid recovery capability required to protect your uptime.
Are your engineering services compliant with Australian Standards?
Absolutely. We operate under rigorous HSEQ frameworks and certifications. Our engineering designs and machine safety audits strictly adhere to AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules and are supported by in-house TUV Nord-certified CMSE® – Certified Machinery Safety Expert.
Do you use subcontractors for your mechanical and electrical engineering?
While we have a broad network of trusted partners, our core capability is delivered by our own highly trained, full-time technicians and engineers. We invest heavily in our dedicated in-house training centre to ensure every staff member meets the MEX Engineering Group standard of excellence.
Protect Your Uptime Today.
Contact MEX Engineering Group to discuss your mechanical, electrical, and automation requirements with a senior engineering specialist.
Why contact MEX Engineering Group?
- True 24/7 breakdown availability
- 100% in-house engineering capability
- Backed by TÜV Nord CMSE® experts
- Trusted by Australia’s top manufacturers for 20+ years