Production Engineer

Stellar Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing-focused engineer to optimise site operations and precast production at our Pokeno facility, just south of Auckland. You will lead technical support, drive process improvements and deliver projects that boost productivity, quality, and delivery while promoting a strong Health & Safety culture.

Key duties include interpreting drawings to NZ standards, developing SOPs, directing reinforcement and moulding, and coaching the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process improvement, problem-solving and production engineering.
• Experience in a concrete manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Effective communication skills and ability to be a decision-maker.
• Good leadership and people management skills.
• Strong IT skills – CAD usage and general computer proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Pass a Drug & Alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture across the site.
• Interpret shop drawings and manufacturing standards (NZS3101, NZS3109, NZS4058).
• Develop and maintain SOPs for safe and accurate precast manufacture.
• Provide technical direction to the team for reinforcement, moulds, penetrations, pours, curing, lifting and finishing.
• Use CAD to review/edit drawings and support manufacturing accuracy.
• Ensure all drawings, materials, moulds, plant and labour are ready to meet production plans and customer expectations.
• Monitor WIP, output, downtime, waste and rework.
• Drive continuous improvement in QC/QA, reporting and production systems.
• Attend pre-start checks and toolbox talks and be a regular voice for the team.
• Ensuring adequate resources are available for effective execution of the production plan.
• Coaching and developing the team members.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Manufacturing-focused engineer responsible for optimising site operations, driving best-practice precast manufacturing processes, and ensuring safe, efficient, high quality production. You will be responsible for leading technical support, process improvement and project delivery while improving productivity, cost, quality and delivery performance. You will also promote a positive Health and Safety culture. Your duties will include:

• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture across the site
• Interpret shop drawings and manufacturing standards (NZS3101, NZS3109, NZS4058)
• Develop and maintain SOPs for safe and accurate precast manufacture
• Provide technical direction to the team for reinforcement, moulds, penetrations, pours, curing, lifting and finishing
• Use CAD to review/edit drawings and support manufacturing accuracy
• Ensure all drawings, materials, moulds, plant and labour are ready to meet production plans and customer expectations
• Monitor WIP, output, downtime, waste and rework
• Drive continuous improvement in QC/QA, reporting and production systems
• Attend pre-start checks and toolbox talks and be a regular voice for the team
• Ensuring adequate resources are available for effective execution of the production plan
• Coaching and developing the team members

This roster is Monday – Friday based, however at the moment Saturday mornings will also be required as the team are extremely busy! The role is based in Pokeno. This role is on a permanent basis and we are looking for somebody who wants to stay long-term and is interesting in progressing within the company. There are options for you to progress into a senior management role fairly quickly.

Skills & Experience

Due to the nature of the role, to be successful in this role you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in process improvement, problem-solving and production engineering
• Experience in a concrete manufacturing facility is preferred
• Effective communication skills and ability to be a decision-maker
• Good leadership and people management skills
• Strong IT skills – you will be working on computers daily
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• To be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test
• A great attitude and willingness to learn

About the Company

We are a leader in New Zealand in Water Management Products. We operate eight factory sites across New Zealand and we supply product types for drainage, watermain, environmental. We are proudly family-owned and we were founded 50 years ago and have grown significantly, with now more than 800 employees. We are a proven leader in our market!