“Xengineering” represents a synthesis of the challenges and solutions ORCADEA has encountered while working with various mid-sized engineering firms in Perth, Western Australia. These firms often carve a niche by delivering innovative, bespoke industrial automation projects. Renowned for technical excellence, they experience significant growth, attracting larger and more complex contracts. However, this success frequently brings forth a critical challenge – a growth paradox. The very expansion that signifies success begins to strain the company’s operational foundations, revealing deep-seated inefficiencies that threaten future scalability.