Process Engineer

Jobless; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakon in Auckland seeks a passionate Process Engineer with strong experience in high-tech electronics manufacturing. You will support and optimise existing production processes, develop new ones, and drive operational excellence to improve quality and productivity.

Key activities include process development and validation, NPI support with DFM and FMEA, PFMEAs/MSAs, equipment qualification, yield improvement, and mentoring graduate engineers.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in high-tech electronics manufacturing.
• Degree in Electronic, Mechatronic, or Industrial Engineering.
• Proven experience in process design and development, including qualification and validation of equipment and processes.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of automotive industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive process engineering support to manufacturing to keep production processes in control and maintained to defined standards.
• Drive process engineering innovation to optimise performance and align with industry best practices.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives with Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Develop and maintain process validation documentation including PFMEAs and MSAs.
• Select, commission and optimise new manufacturing equipment for process enhancement and capacity expansion.
• Identify, develop and deliver yield and productivity improvements across product families.
• Monitor and analyse process performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship, training and technical guidance to graduate engineers and staff.

Skills

Advanced process optimization

Documentation & writing

Communication

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electronic/Mechatronic/Industrial Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Process Engineer with strong experience in manufacturing environments. If you enjoy improving processes, solving complex technical challenges, and driving operational excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a cutting-edge industry.

As a Process Engineer, you will support and optimise existing manufacturing processes while developing new ones. Your work will directly influence quality, productivity, and the successful introduction of new products.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Process Development & Optimisation

• Providing comprehensive process engineering support to the manufacturing team to ensure production processes remain in control and are maintained to defined standards.

• Drive process engineering innovation to support future process development, ensuring process performance is optimised and aligned with industry best practices.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives by applying methodologies such as Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Develop and maintain process validation documentation for new processes, including Process FMEAs (PFMEAs) and Measurement Systems Analyses (MSAs).

• Select, commission, and optimise new manufacturing equipment to enable both process enhancement and capacity expansion.

• Identify, develop, and deliver yield and productivity improvements across multiple product families.

Technical Leadership

• Monitor and analyse process performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to graduate engineers and process engineering staff to support their professional development.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome applicants who meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in high-tech electronics manufacturing environment.

• A degree in Electronic, Mechatronic, or Industrial Engineering.

• Proven experience in process design and development, including qualification and validation of both equipment and manufacturing processes.

• Strong ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver outcomes within agreed timelines.

• Knowledge of automotive industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Experience of frequency control and timing technology would be a plus.

Why Join Us?

At Rakon, we value problem solvers who continuously challenge the status quo- those who look for ways to improve our products, our business, and themselves. You will join a supportive team environment where innovation, ownership, and professional growth are encouraged.