Mechanical Engineer

About the Opportunity Play a key role in protecting and improving some of New Zealand's largest and most complex manufacturing assets. At Fonterra, the safety, reliability and integrity of our mechanical assets are critical to keeping our operations running efficiently. Reporting to the Asset Integrity Engineer, this role provides site‑wide mechanical engineering expertise and technical assurance to ensure our assets remain safe, compliant, reliable and effectively managed throughout their lifecycle. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability and Capital Project teams, you will provide practical engineering leadership across design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and asset improvement activities. You will play a key role in supporting asset integrity programmes, mechanical regulatory compliance, pressure‑equipment requirements and risk‑based decision‑making. You will lead and support complex mechanical investigations, defect elimination and root‑cause analysis activities while developing practical, cost‑effective solutions that enhance performance, extend asset life and reduce risk. You will also contribute to design reviews, engineering changes, management‑of‑change processes and technical standards, ensuring alignment with legislative, regulatory and Fonterra requirements. Success in this role will come from your ability to influence stakeholders, provide trusted technical advice and share your expertise to build engineering capability across our sites. Qualifications We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who thrives in complex industrial environments and enjoys solving challenging engineering problems. You must have strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships across a range of stakeholders. Comfortable balancing operational needs, compliance requirements and long‑term asset performance, you will enjoy working collaboratively to deliver practical and sustainable engineering solutions. Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or demonstrated progress towards chartership. At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience within dairy, food, chemical, energy or another regulated process industry. Experience in asset integrity, reliability engineering and lifecycle asset management. Strong understanding of pressure‑equipment compliance, engineering standards and relevant New Zealand legislative requirements. Experience conducting failure investigations, root‑cause analysis and defect elimination activities. Knowledge of asset condition assessment, maintenance strategy development and risk‑based decision‑making. Experience contributing to design reviews, commissioning, engineering modifications and management‑of‑change processes. Strong planning, prioritisation and stakeholder engagement skills. A passion for sharing technical knowledge and continuously improving engineering performance. Benefits Fair and equitable pay Health and well‑being programs (medical, mental health support) Professional development opportunities Career growth support Work‑life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible) Employee recognition Support for community involvement and cultural connection Equal Employment Opportunity We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. #J-18808-Ljbffr