Meet Our Team

Experienced manufacturing professionals who are passionate about precision, quality, and Australian industry. Each member brings unique expertise and a shared commitment to excellence.

David Mitchell

David Mitchell

Managing Director & Founder

With over 25 years in manufacturing, David founded Essence Group with a vision to build world-class Australian manufacturing capabilities.

Strategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentIndustry Relations
Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Chief Operations Officer

Sarah brings extensive experience in operational excellence, driving efficiency and quality across all manufacturing processes.

Production ManagementLean ManufacturingQuality Systems
James Thompson

James Thompson

Head of Engineering

James leads our engineering team with deep expertise in precision machining and advanced manufacturing techniques.

CNC ProgrammingDesign EngineeringProcess Development
Michael Okonkwo

Michael Okonkwo

Production Manager

Michael oversees daily production operations, ensuring quality and delivery targets are consistently met.

Floor OperationsTeam LeadershipContinuous Improvement
Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Quality Assurance Manager

Priya ensures every component meets our exacting standards through rigorous quality management systems.

ISO SystemsCMM InspectionSupplier Quality
Rachel Adams

Rachel Adams

Customer Success Manager

Rachel is the primary point of contact for our clients, ensuring seamless communication and project delivery.

Account ManagementProject CoordinationClient Relations

Join Our Team

We're always looking for skilled tradespeople and engineers who share our passion for manufacturing excellence. If you're interested in joining the Essence Group family, we'd love to hear from you.

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