Process Engineer - - 42511 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Fixed Term

Description

Like You, We’re Proudly Building New Zealand! It’s something we are proud to have been a trusted part of, for over 90 years and counting. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

This 12 month fixed-term key role sits within the Quality and Process Improvement team and is responsible for delivering process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the Tauranga-based site. You will apply specialist process engineering expertise to support manufacturing performance, optimise plant and equipment, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and cost. Key Responsibilities include:

Health, Safety & Environment - Champion a zero-harm culture and ensure compliance with H&S and environmental standards. Embed safety-by-design principles in plant and process changes.
Process Improvement & Optimisation - Analyse production data (uptime, recoveries, production rates) to identify and deliver improvement initiatives. Lead process optimisation projects in collaboration with engineering, maintenance and production teams. Ensure consistent product quality and robust, flexible manufacturing processes.
Systems, Projects & Sustainability - Contribute to engineering standards and SOP development. Lead plant commissioning activities including procedures, training and validation. Support product formulation optimisation within process constraints.

About You

As well as a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process or a similar Engineering discipline, you will ideally have:

5+ years’ process engineering experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
Strong troubleshooting and process optimisation capability.
Experience with HAZOP, PFD and P&ID development/review.
Proven involvement in CAPEX and continuous improvement projects.
Working knowledge of environmental compliance requirements.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Able to commit to a12 month fixed-term contract.

Why Join Us?

Part of the Fletcher Building Group, Winstone Wallboards has been building New Zealand since 1927. Our manufacturing performance is critical to our success — and this role is central to maintaining it. We have fantastic benefits to offer including a competitive salary, staff bonus scheme, education fund for you and your family, discounts across a range of products, and a leading maternity scheme.

If you’re ready to make a tangible impact in a leading New Zealand manufacturing business, apply now and help us build better together.