Process Engineer

DEC International; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

DEC International is seeking a capable Process Engineer to translate product development into robust, scalable manufacturing processes in Hamilton, New Zealand. You will work across early development, process engineering and manufacturing to deliver quality products safely and efficiently.

You will design trials, analyse data and produce clear process documentation while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement and support new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering discipline.
• Exposure to process engineering, manufacturing or product development is desirable.
• Understanding of process development, scale-up and technology transfer.
• Experience designing trials, analyzing data and interpreting results.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and scale manufacturing processes from development through to production.
• Design and execute process trials, experiments and investigations.
• Develop process documentation, specs, work instructions and reports.
• Support equipment selection, commissioning, qualification and validation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve process capability, efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot challenges and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with scientists, product development, technical, quality and manufacturing teams.
• Support continuous improvement and introduction of new products.

Skills

Process engineering

Scale-up

Technology transfer

Data analysis

Problem solving

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on

Education

Degree in Process/Chemical/Mechanical or related

Job description

DEC is a growing research, contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), working across the veterinary and human health sectors to develop and manufacture innovative pharmaceutical products.

We’re looking for a capable and motivated Process Engineer to join our growing team and play an important role in translating product development into robust, scalable and commercially viable manufacturing processes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of early product development, process engineering and manufacturing. You’ll work collaboratively with our technical, development , PMO and manufacturing teams to develop, optimise and implement processes that deliver quality products safely, consistently and efficiently.

The Role

In this role you will be involved in:

• Developing, optimising and scaling manufacturing processes from early development through to commercial production.
  
• Designing and executing process trials, experiments and technical investigations.
  
• Developing process documentation, specifications, work instructions and reports.
  
• Supporting equipment selection, commissioning, qualification and validation activities.
  
• Identifying opportunities to improve process capability, efficiency, reliability and product quality.
  
• Troubleshooting challenges and implementing effective corrective actions.
  
• Working cross-functionally with scientists, product development, technical, quality and manufacturing teams.
  
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives a s well as the introduction of new products

What You Will Bring

You’ll bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering, with the ability to translate technical challenges into effective process solutions.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical or a related Pharmaceutical or Engineering discipline.
• Some exposure to process engineering, manufacturing or product development.
• An understanding of process development, scale-up and technology transfer.
• Experience designing and executing trials, analysing data and interpreting results.
  
• Strong problem-solving and technical documentation skills.
  
• The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
  
• A proactive mindset, curiosity and a willingness to get hands‑on !

Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, food or other regulated manufacturing environments would be advantageous, but we’re interested in the right capability and mindset -this role could suit a keen graduate or someone with a few years experience under their belt.

Why join DEC?

At DEC, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful innovation in animal health and human pharmaceutical , working within a growing business where your ideas and technical expertise can make a tangible difference.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, with the opportunity to take ownership, influence how we do things and help shape our next phase of growth.

If you enjoy solving problems, building capability and turning ideas into reality, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date:

Saturday, 28 November 2026