Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Canterbury NSW
Full time
2d ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ
We are recruiting for the role Production Support Engineer to join our client, a well-established and growing New Zealand manufacturer of agricultural equipment based in South Canterbury
Why This Role Will Appeal
You will not be one of many engineers. You will be a key contributor shaping how the business operates. This opportunity will suit someone currently in a larger corporate or structured manufacturing setting who wants:
Greater ownership and visibility of their work
The ability to implement ideas without layers of approval
Direct impact on production, quality, and efficiency
A role where outcomes are visible and measurable
The satisfaction of building systems and leaving a lasting footprint
What You'll Be Doing
Initially, your focus will be on existing product lines-bringing them up to a consistent, well-documented, production-ready standard.
Supporting production teams with technical and process-related issues
Reviewing and improving engineering drawings, workflows, and manufacturing methods
Developing and embedding SOPs and work instructions
Ensuring designs and processes are fit for manufacture
Identifying inefficiencies, waste, and failure points in production
Improving jigs, fixtures, and production processes
Analysing production data to drive improvement




Working closely with production teams to ensure solutions are practical and adopted
What Success Looks Like
Clear, accurate, and usable SOPs across production
Improved consistency and repeatability in manufacturing
Reduction in rework, downtime, and production issues
Strong alignment between engineering and production
A structured, documented approach that builds internal IP
About You
You are likely already working in a Production Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering role and are confident in your ability to step into a business and quickly assess how things can be improved.
You will bring:
A relevant engineering qualification. Relevant fields include Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Materials and Process Engineering.
Experience supporting production operations in a manufacturing environment
Strong capability with 3D CAD tools, software and engineering documentation
Proven experience creating SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation
A practical, hands‐on approach to problem solving
Strong technical curiosity and a drive to fully understand how things work
What's in It for You
Competitive hourly rate / salary based on experience
High level of ownership and influence across production
Variety and challenge across multiple product lines
The opportunity to make a genuine, visible impact within an amazing team
Leading to a long-term, stable opportunity in a fast-growing business
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📌 Manufacturing Support Engineer (Sydney)
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