Hands-On Mechanical Engineer — Design, Build & Improve Production

Gallagher Animal Management Chile; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised café facilities

Life & Disability Insurance

Gallagher staff discounts and wellness

Ongoing learning and development

Global career pathways

Incentive Programme

Collaborative and supportive team

Job summary

Gallagher in Hamilton is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design, build and maintain mechanical production processes that keep our manufacturing environment running efficiently. You’ll collaborate with R&D and manufacturing, moving ideas from concept to factory floor with real impact on how products are made.

The role focuses on designing production fixtures, supporting manufacturing, and driving continuous improvement across the plant while upholding high health, safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (NZCE, NZDE, BE or equivalent).
• 3+ years’ relevant experience in mechanical engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong 3D CAD skills and technical troubleshooting ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and problem solving.
• Workshop or manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Commitment to quality and high standards of workmanship.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with R&D, manufacturing, NPI and engineering teams.
• A proactive mindset and motivation to identify and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and build production fixtures, tooling and equipment.
• Support mechanical manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement across the factory.
• Provide technical support to the factory, troubleshooting mechanical issues and minimising production disruption.
• Working with external suppliers to source parts, services and solutions.
• Mentor the NPI team through new product introduction.
• Maintain engineering and process documentation accurate and well organised.
• Contribute practical ideas and solutions to ongoing engineering and manufacturing improvements.

Skills

3D CAD

Hands-on

Collaboration

Problem solving

Technical communication

Education

NZCE/NZDE/BE or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Gallagher in Hamilton is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design, build and maintain mechanical production processes that keep our manufacturing environment running efficiently. You’ll collaborate with R&D and manufacturing, moving ideas from concept to factory floor with real impact on how products are made.

The role focuses on designing production fixtures, supporting manufacturing, and driving continuous improvement across the plant while upholding high health, safety, quality, and