Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead – Brownfield Projects

Oji Fibre Solutions; Waikato; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced superannuation

Medical insurance

Income protection

Life insurance

Annual health checks

Supportive team

Development opportunities

Job summary

Oji Fibre Solutions – Forest Resources (Kinleith Mill) seeks a senior mechanical engineering leader to guide the Engineering team on site and deliver lifecycle‑focused projects in a brownfield environment.

You will mentor engineers, manage scope, schedule and budget, and collaborate with Production, Maintenance and Safety teams to drive safe, reliable and sustainable operations across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in a major process industry (pulp & paper, petrochemical, mining or similar).
• Proven leadership of projects and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and non-routine maintenance projects across Kinleith Mill.
• Own scope, planning, schedule, budget and delivery performance.
• Act as a senior mechanical engineering authority on site.
• Identify problems and develop fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Coordinate stakeholders, consultants, suppliers and contractors.
• Mentor engineers and graduates and build succession pipeline.
• Support annual budget development with cost/risk updates.
• Drive reliability, standardisation and lifecycle value.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project leadership

Technical authority

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

HAZOP knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Oji Fibre Solutions – Forest Resources (Kinleith Mill) seeks a senior mechanical engineering leader to guide the Engineering team on site and deliver lifecycle‑focused projects in a brownfield environment.

You will mentor engineers, manage scope, schedule and budget, and collaborate with Production, Maintenance and Safety teams to drive safe, reliable and sustainable operations across the site.