About | Findlay Engineering

Company Profile

Four People in 1987. Fifty Specialists Today.

Findlay Engineering was established in 1987, beginning as a four-person engineering business in Ballarat. Today, operating from a modern workshop and design offices in the Wendouree Industrial Park, we employ around 50 specialists across design, fabrication, machining and installation.

The key to our continual growth has been strong management processes, fairness and opportunity for our people, and a clear vision for the future.

Chris Findlay, the founder and Company Director, drives this growing firm. Working closely with his brother Duane in management and direction, they have implemented strategies that have attracted and retained a team of specialists respected across Australian industry.

Our History

Three Decades of Growth

From a small team in Ballarat to one of the region's most respected engineering firms. Our growth reflects our commitment to quality and our people.

1987

Founded in Ballarat

Chris Findlay established the business with a team of four, focused on delivering quality engineering solutions to local industry.

1990s

Expanding Capability

Rapid growth in client base and staff numbers, with new services in stainless steel fabrication and structural steel attracting major food industry clients.

2000s

CNC Machining Investment

Significant investment in CNC machining centres and turning equipment, establishing our machine shop as a benchmark for precision in the region.

2010s

Wendouree Industrial Park

Moved to our modern purpose-built facility at 11–13 Neerim Crescent, with dedicated fabrication, machine shop and design office spaces.

Today

50+ Staff, Still Growing

A team of over 50 specialists delivering six core engineering services to clients across Australia. And we are still growing.

Capabilities

Versatility, Technology & Experience

At Findlay Engineering we have extensive industry experience across all areas of manufacturing. We have the versatility, technology and capabilities to undertake projects of varying scale, from small machining jobs to large structural installations.

Materials We Work With

Areas of Expertise

CNC Turning Centres

CNC Machining Centres

Industry Excellence

Experience Across Many Sectors

Since 1987, Findlay Engineering has developed a highly qualified and experienced team who adapt to the individual requirements of a wide range of working environments.

Food Manufacturing Mining Construction & Building Earthenware Timber Rail & Transport Confectionery Pharmaceuticals Defence Renewable Energy Local Government Water Utilities

Clients

Trusted by Industry Leaders

We offer engineering experience gained through servicing smaller local companies through to nationally and internationally recognised organisations.

Acciona

Alstom

Austral

Boral

Central Highlands Water

City of Ballarat

GWF

Mars

McCain Foods

Orora

UGL

Amcor Beverage Cans

Haymes Paints

Laminex Industries

Nubrik

Selkirk Brick

Saizeriya Foods

Southern Rural Water

Berklee Limited

Pipecon

Health & Safety

A Commitment to Zero Incidents

Findlay Engineering has developed a comprehensive Safety Management System in collaboration with VIOSH and Worksafe. Safety is built into every stage of our work.

Risk Assessment

Risk assessment is conducted via method statements and job safety analysis for every project and site activity.

Statutory Compliance

Full compliance with all statutory acts and regulations is maintained across all operations and sites.

Incident Management

All incidents are thoroughly documented and investigated to prevent recurrence and improve safety culture.

Personnel Supervision

Both employees and subcontractors are supervised to ensure consistent adherence to safety standards on every site.

Access Equipment

We own specialised personnel access equipment, ensuring the right tools are always available for safe site work.

Our Safety Targets

Zero lost time due to injury. Zero incident frequency rates. 100% compliance with all statutory requirements.

About Findlay Engineering