Production or plant engineer

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

Be a part of something big!

About the Role:

We are looking for a Production/Plant Engineer to oversee and optimize manufacturing processes and plant operations. You will ensure that production runs efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively, while maintaining high-quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing industry.
• Professional development and career growth.
• A supportive team and modern work environment.