Validation Engineer at Synlait

Apply for Validation Engineer at Synlait in Dunsandel, South, New Zealand. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth. About the role We’re looking for a Validation Engineer to join our team and play a key role in ensuring our manufacturing facilities, equipment and processes continue to meet the highest quality and compliance standards. In this role, you’ll support site projects, including the commissioning of new manufacturing facilities and changes to existing facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer and quality requirements. If you thrive on technical challenges and enjoy understanding how equipment, facilities and processes work together, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Whether you’re an experienced Validation Engineer, Validation Technician, or you’re looking to grow your career from a process engineering or quality systems background, this is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for food safety, compliance and continuous improvement. What you’ll do Develop, maintain, and implement Validation Master Plans (VMPs) across our facilities, including Blending and Canning, Dryer, and other manufacturing areas. Develop, execute, and maintain validation documentation including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), Process Validation (PV), and Cleaning Validation (CV) protocols and reports. Evaluate test data and results to determine whether systems and processes meet defined validation acceptance criteria. Own and maintain validation documentation throughout the full validation lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and audit-readiness. Maintain Synlait’s validated state across GMP‑related manufacturing facilities, systems, and associated utilities. Develop, implement, and continuously improve validation procedures and systems to meet regulatory, customer, and contractual GMP requirements. Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Projects teams to plan and deliver validation activities on time and to the required quality standard. Support a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline validation processes without compromising compliance. Qualifications A degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification in a related discipline, is essential. Practical validation experience is key — this may have been gained in engineering, science, quality, or food technology roles within a regulated manufacturing environment (dairy, infant nutrition, pharmaceutical, or nutritional). A strong, practical understanding of validation principles, with experience supporting validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ, process, or cleaning validation) in a regulated manufacturing setting. Familiarity with Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP systems is beneficial. Excellent problem‑solving ability, strong organisational skills, and keen attention to detail. A proactive, hands‑on approach, with the ability to work collaboratively across manufacturing, quality, engineering, and projects teams. About you A degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification in a related discipline, is essential. Practical validation experience is key — this may have been gained in engineering, science, quality, or food technology roles within a regulated manufacturing environment (dairy, infant nutrition, pharmaceutical, or nutritional). A strong, practical understanding of validation principles, with experience supporting validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ, process, or cleaning validation) in a regulated manufacturing setting. Familiarity with Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP systems is beneficial. Excellent problem‑solving ability, strong organisational skills, and keen attention to detail. A proactive, hands‑on approach, with the ability to work collaboratively across manufacturing, quality, engineering, and projects teams. What we offer Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy B Corp certification Social Club membership opportunities Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr