Mechanical Process Engineer

Mechanical Process Engineer A Permanent, full‑time role based onsite at Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. Competitive remuneration and benefits with a salary range of NZD $120,000 to $150,000 base plus benefits. 40 hours a week. Overview As a Mechanical Process Engineer, you will support the Engineering Centre of Excellence to meet site KPIs by proactively delivering projects across the site. You will lead complex problem‑solving and improvement initiatives, performing advanced process and technical activities, and ensuring compliant, unconstrained product supply for our Animal Health site at a cost that meets customer needs. Responsibilities Leadership and Collaboration Act as the Mechanical Process Engineering leader for your area, partnering with stakeholders to deliver COE targets. Anticipate and solve complex process and equipment issues, generating multiple CAPA options and selecting based on business need and practicality. Challenge site processes to identify improvements in process, quality, safety and cost, taking a lead role in remediation (e.g. process flow, equipment options, utility analysis). Present to the Site Leadership Team with clear arguments for projects, processes and change, using historical data effectively. Lead and participate in meetings at multiple levels, using project management and process improvement tools. Network with SMEs and colleagues across the site and externally. Communicate to align and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. Reflect with stakeholders to improve collaboration and ways of working. Projects and Improvement Activities Lead local, site and global projects of any size with cross‑functional stakeholders, using proven project management tools (e.g. new equipment installation). Represent your area on larger site initiatives (e.g. sustainability improvements, new product launches). Own complex system enablers relevant to your technical area across the site. Improve and communicate system visibility for status of projects, products and materials to ensure alignment with cross‑functional teams. Assess and analyse data proactively to uncover opportunities and recommend actions (e.g. reduce cycle time, improve yield, reduce rework, control charts for yields, schedule adherence, release times, equipment uptime, MTBF). Coaching and Technical Execution Promote safety, GMP and compliance through coaching and routine tasks, including pre‑startup safety checks and process hazard checks. Verify readiness of utilities, raw materials and instrument calibration. Confirm equipment configuration and sanitary connections. Teach systematic pre‑start checklists and verification sign‑offs. Use data‑trending to detect parameter drift early. Role‑play abnormal scenarios and corrective actions. Perform walk‑downs and apply RCA methods to reach data‑based conclusions. Track and act on MTBF, MTTR and spares usage. Teach FMEA mindset for critical equipment. Conduct process capability studies and root‑cause analysis for variability. Prepare for audits and inspections and support audit responses. Manage and improve SOPs, own deviations, CAPAs, changes and Enablon entries. Train and coach area and COE staff in your technical domain and on systems and tools. Qualifications Associate degree in Engineering or an equivalent field. Knowledge and experience in Process Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, preferably in a GMP controlled business. Skills in data analytics and presenting complex problems, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong numerical ability. Proven track record in problem solving, continuous improvement and project management. Solid experience in individual leadership, including influencing stakeholders and coaching staff in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong team player with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, able to operate in a controlled environment. What You Can Expect Autonomy with strong support in a trusted, global, leading Animal Health organisation. Ongoing development and upskilling with exposure to different projects and technologies. Flexibility with pathways to broaden your skill set and access new opportunities. A collaborative team of like‑minded professionals who share knowledge and drive improvement. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and multicultural workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr