Job Description

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Canterbury NSW

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Full time

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2d ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

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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

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Why This Role Will Appeal

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You will not be one of many engineers. You will be a key contributor shaping how the business operates. This chance will suit someone currently in a larger corporate or structured manufacturing environment who wants:

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- Greater ownership and visibility of their work
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- The ability to implement ideas without layers of approval
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- Direct impact on production, quality, and efficiency
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- A role where outcomes are visible and measurable
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- The satisfaction of building systems and leaving a lasting footprint
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What You'll Be Doing

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- Initially, your focus will be on existing product lines-bringing them up to a consistent, well-documented, production-ready standard.
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- Supporting production teams with technical and process-related issues
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- Reviewing and improving engineering drawings, workflows, and manufacturing methods
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- Developing and embedding SOPs and work instructions
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- Ensuring designs and processes are fit for manufacture
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- Identifying inefficiencies, waste, and failure points in production
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- Improving jigs, fixtures, and production processes
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- Analysing production data to drive improvement
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- Working closely with production teams to ensure solutions are practical and adopted
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What Success Looks Like

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- Clear, accurate, and usable SOPs across production
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- Improved consistency and repeatability in manufacturing
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- Reduction in rework, downtime, and production issues
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- Strong alignment between engineering and production
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- A structured, documented approach that builds internal IP
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About You

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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.

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You will bring:

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- A relevant engineering qualification. Relevant fields include Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Materials and Process Engineering.
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- Experience supporting production operations in a manufacturing environment
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- Strong capability with 3D CAD tools, software and engineering documentation
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- Proven experience creating SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation
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- A practical, hands‐on approach to problem solving
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- Strong technical curiosity and a drive to fully understand how things work
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What's in It for You

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- Competitive hourly rate / salary based on experience
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- High level of ownership and influence across production
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- Variety and challenge across multiple product lines
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- The opportunity to make a genuine, visible impact within an amazing team
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- Leading to a long-term, stable opportunity in a fast-growing business
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📌 Manufacturing Support Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ
📍 New South Wales