Production Engineer

Overview

Role:
Production Manager — Permanent, Christchurch

Lead and manage the end-to-end production process from component receipt, inspection, assembly, testing, calibration, and packing, ensuring projects are delivered on time, in full. Hands-on role overseeing a workshop team, coordinating with supply chain, projects, and engineering, while maintaining health, safety, and quality standards.

• Deliver production projects to schedule and budget
• Plan and coordinate resources across departments
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and resolve non-conformances
• Lead, mentor, and develop the workshop team, including apprentices
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tooling, and equipment
• Promote a positive, collaborative team culture
• Manage risks, appraisals, training, and disciplinary matters

Essential:

• Leadership of teams (5-10 people) in a workshop or manufacturing environment
• Mechanical & electrical assembly knowledge
• Proven track record delivering multiple projects on time
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Communication across all levels, financial awareness, IT literate
• Able to read engineering drawings and Bills of Materials

Desirable:

• Experience in metals, industrial, or high-precision manufacturing
• Knowledge of stock control, planning, procurement, or site installation
• ISO environment experience, overhead crane/forklift operation
• Willingness to travel for commissioning or start-up activities

Formal Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

Minimum 3 years in a similar leadership role; 5 years in engineering

Flexibility for travel and working outside normal hours