Senior Production Engineer – Precise Precast Leader

Stellar Recruitment

Christchurch

On-site

NZD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing-focused Production Engineer to optimise site operations at our Canterbury, NZ client. You will lead technical support, drive process improvements for precast manufacturing, and ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production.

Based in Hornby, the role is permanent with progression opportunities into senior management. You will coach the team, manage resources, review drawings with CAD, and monitor metrics to boost productivity, cost, quality and

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 and leadership skills.
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 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 drawings, materials, moulds, plant and labour 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.
Ensure adequate resources for effective execution of the production plan.
Coach and develop the team members.