Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing Support

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay in Queenstown region

On-the-job training and development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to support Queenstown's manufacturing operations. You will optimize processes, troubleshoot production-line issues, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.

This hands-on role requires practical knowledge of industrial machinery and strong problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with production, maintenance and quality teams, develop SOPs, and contribute to safer, more reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• - Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role.
• - Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, and automation.
• - Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical systems in a production environment.
• - Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• - Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate technical support for mechanical issues impacting production lines.
• - Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
• - Implement modifications to machinery and processes to enhance performance and reliability.
• - Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for mechanical equipment.
• - Collaborate with the maintenance team on equipment repairs and preventative maintenance strategies.
• - Participate in the design and implementation of new manufacturing equipment and tooling.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive Mechanical Engineer to provide essential support to their manufacturing operations in Queenstown . This role is focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting mechanical issues on the production line, and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. You will work closely with production teams, maintenance staff, and quality assurance to ensure smooth and reliable manufacturing operations. This is a hands‑on position requiring strong problem‑solving skills and a practical understanding of industrial machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide immediate technical support for mechanical issues impacting production lines.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
• Implement modifications to machinery and processes to enhance performance and reliability.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for mechanical equipment.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team on equipment repairs and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new manufacturing equipment and tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, and automation.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical systems in a production environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package for the Queenstown region.
• Opportunity to directly impact manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• On-the-job training and continuous professional development.
• A stable and supportive work environment.
• Contribution to process improvements in a key industrial setting.