Production Engineer - Drive Efficiency & Growth at a Modern Plant

Canstaff; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Professional development

Supportive team

Modern work environment

Job summary

Canstaff is seeking a Production/Plant Engineer to oversee and optimize manufacturing processes and plant operations. You will ensure production runs efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively while maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering, experience in manufacturing, and strong skills in problem solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing, plant operations, or industrial engineering.
• Strong knowledge of production systems, equipment maintenance, and process optimization.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical and operational issues.
• Proficiency in engineering software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve plant operations and production processes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and technical issues to minimize downtime.
• Implement efficiency, cost-saving, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs of machinery and equipment.
• Work closely with production teams, engineers, and management to optimize output.
• Analyze performance data and prepare reports for continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Industrial engineering

Production systems

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Canstaff is seeking a Production/Plant Engineer to oversee and optimize manufacturing processes and plant operations. You will ensure production runs efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively while maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering, experience in manufacturing, and strong skills in problem solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.