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 Risk Assessments?
Unattended assets and undocumented safety risks do not just create technical debt; they act as single points of failure for your production line. We bridge the gap between high-level machine safety design and boots-on-the-ground execution to ensure your risk assessments survive real SafeWork audits, not just paperwork.
→ In-House CMSE® – Certified Machinery Safety Expert
→ RPEQ Engineering Sign-Off
→ Comprehensive Hazard Identification
→ Performance Level Determination (PLr)
→ OEM-Agnostic Approach
→ Full-Stack Implementation
End-to-End Safety Compliance
Many machine safety consultants only identify hazards, leaving you with a list of problems and a stack of paperwork. MEX Engineering Group leads with full-stack delivery. By handling the entire process from initial risk assessment through to fabrication, installation, and commissioning, we eliminate contractor handoff risk.
We translate identified hazards into practical, engineered safety architectures—such as safety-PLC integration, emergency stop systems, and interlocked guarding—ensuring your machinery meets regulatory standards while maintaining maximum productivity.
High-Impact Risk Assessment Outcomes
A breakdown of our primary safety assessment disciplines and their direct operational value to your plant.
| Risk Assessment Discipline | Technical Capability | Primary Operational Outcome |
| Machinery Risk Assessments | Hazard identification mapped strictly to AS/NZS 4024. | Establishes a clear baseline of compliance gaps and physical safety exposure. |
| Performance Level Determination | Identification of required Performance Levels (PLr) for each safety function. | Ensures compliance with applicable standards and effective risk reduction. |
| LOTO System Assessments | Reviewing existing documentation, isolation procedures, and re-energisation controls. | Safe, structured control of hazardous energy during maintenance and cleaning. |
| Safety Concept Development | Translating identified hazards into engineered safety solutions. | Provides clear, actionable engineering pathways to complete compliance. |
Types of Industrial Safety Assessments
We conduct comprehensive safety audits tailored to the specific regulatory obligations of heavy industry, manufacturing, and logistics facilities.
AS/NZS 4024 Machinery Audits
Evaluating existing fixed and movable plant and equipment, ensuring compliance with Australian safety standards.
Safety-Related Control System Reviews
Assessing safety-PLC integration, emergency stops, and functional safety designs.
Energy Isolation and Safe Shutdown Checks
Reviewing systems to ensure controlled shutdown of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical energies.
Presence Detection Assessments
Evaluating the effectiveness of safety scanners, light curtains, and presence-sensing technologies in your danger zones
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.
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.
Reliable Risk Assessment Integration Framework
We follow a structured design methodology to ensure that machinery and systems are developed or modified to achieve the required levels of safety and regulatory compliance.
Defining Safety Requirements
Establishing clear specifications based on the risk assessment, operational considerations, and AS/NZS standards.
Allocation of Safety Controls
Linking each identified hazard with the appropriate engineering control measure.
Selection of Safety Components
Specifying certified safety devices that support the required Performance Level (PL) or Safety Integrity Level (SIL).
Turnkey Implementation
Deploying our in-house trades to fabricate, install, and program the safety upgrades during planned shutdowns.
Verification & Validation
Conducting functional verification checks and calculations to confirm that installed safety measures perform exactly as intended.
LOTO Procedure Development
Creating step-by-step visual instructions for safe isolation of all hazardous energy sources.
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 strict audit and compliance demands
Australian manufacturing facilities face increasing regulatory scrutiny and enforcement activity from bodies like SafeWork. Relying on legacy unguarded plant or undocumented safety control systems exposes operations to severe compliance risks. Engaging aCMSE® ensures your risk assessments and isolation procedures act as robust protection against downtime, audit failure, and incident exposure, keeping your plant operational and legally compliant.
Risk Assessment Solutions by Industry
How MEX Engineering Group Adds Value
| Industry Classification | Common Safety Challenges | How MEX Adds Value |
| Food & Beverage Mfg | Highest density of machinery per site, strict hygiene standards. | Washdown-rated safety PLCs and AS/NZS interlocked guarding. |
| Heavy Industry & Steel | Severe crushing hazards, high regulatory scrutiny, large sites. | CMSE® risk assessments, RPEQ sign-off, and heavy-duty physical barriers. |
| Logistics & Warehousing | Fastest growing sector due to automated guided vehicles and conveyors. | Presence detection and compliant safety scanners. |
| Pharma & Chemical | Strictest compliance requirements, complex and high-risk hazardous energies. | Comprehensive Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) assessments and isolation procedures. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a CMSE® (Certified Machinery Safety Expert) do?
A CMSE® provides the highest level of technical authority for machinery safety. They conduct rigorous risk assessments to identify potential hazards, design safety systems (like emergency stops and light curtains) to comply with international standards, and ensure machines meet strict legal requirements. MEX Engineering Group employs fourCMSE® professionals in-house.
What is Performance Level Determination (PLr)?
Performance Level Determination is the process of identifying and specifying the required safety performance levels for each safety function. This ensures your machinery complies with applicable AS/NZS standards and that the integrated safety controls effectively reduce risk.
What happens after a Machinery Risk Assessment?
We do not just hand you a report and walk away. Through our Safety Concept Development phase, we translate the identified hazards into an engineered safety design. We then deploy our in-house tradespeople to fabricate, install, and commission the safety upgrades, eliminating contractor handoff risk.
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.
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 international certifications. Our engineering designs and machine safety audits strictly adhere to AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules and are supported by in-house CMSE® – Certified Machinery Safety Expert (TÜV NORD).
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 machine safety, risk assessment, and automation requirements with a senior CMSE® 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