Senior Operations Engineer

|Scientific & Pharmaceutical - Validation & Engineering|Auckland

The Company
Join an innovative New Zealand-based medical manufacturing environment where engineering expertise directly contributes to improving lives through advanced healthcare technology.
 
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to provide technical leadership across manufacturing operations, supporting operational excellence, process optimisation, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a hands-on senior engineering role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, driving improvements, and working cross-functionally between product development and commercial manufacturing.
This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. The role is based onsite in Auckland.
 
Responsibilities

  • Providing senior engineering support across manufacturing and operations.
  • Leading troubleshooting and root cause investigations for process and equipment issues.
  • Supporting manufacturing performance, process optimisation, and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Supporting validation, change control, risk management, and engineering documentation activities.
  • Coordinating operational improvement and capital engineering projects.
  • Analysing production data, workflows, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering best practices.

 
About you
You will bring strong manufacturing engineering experience and enjoy operating in a fast-paced production environment where collaboration and problem-solving are key.
We’re looking for someone with:

  • A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process engineering, or similar operational roles.
  • Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food manufacturing, or other highly controlled production environments is highly advantageous.
  • Experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or process-related manufacturing systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability within manufacturing environments.
  • A continuous improvement mindset with exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies beneficial
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
  • A proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused approach

 
Why apply?

  • Work within an innovative and growing advanced manufacturing environment.
  • Opportunity to influence manufacturing performance and operational strategy.
  • Collaborative team culture with strong technical capability.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including up to one day working from home per week.
  • Work for an accredited employer with a positive culture and emphasis on career development.
  • Competitive package of $115,000–$125,000 based on experience + shares after 1 year + health insurance.

 
This role would suit someone with a strong process engineering or manufacturing engineering background who enjoys bridging the gap between product development and commercial manufacturing operations.
 
Apply now or contact Olivia Lawrence for a confidential discussion – olivia@trs.co.nz 049160536