Processing Equipment Engineer
Job Description
The Company
At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone.
Goodman Fielder is a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealand have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.
We might be biased but we believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! We're driven by our values - We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done.
About the Role
We are looking for a Milk Plant Processing Equipment Engineer who will take responsibility for the optimization, maintenance, and continuous improvement of dairy processing equipment within a milk production facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operations while supporting production, quality, and food safety objectives.
In order to make this happen, your responsibilities will include
- Improve dairy processing systems including pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems.
- Optimize plant throughput, yield, and energy efficiency.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issue and reduce downtime through root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
- Ensure equipment and processes comply with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
- About You
- In order to make this role a success you will be an experienced engineer preferably with experience in the dairy, food processing, or beverage manufacturing industry.
Skillsets, qualifications and experience we are looking for include
Level 4 NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) - Maintenance Engineering strand
Hands-on experience with milk processing equipment and sanitary systems (preferred)
Knowledge of pasteurization systems (HTST/UHT), homogenization, separation, and fluid handling systems (preferred)
Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation
Understanding sanitary piping design and hygienic standards
2980 welding ticket (useful but not essential)
What we can offer
You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together resulting in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.
At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers.
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