Automation Project Engineer | Auckland

Job Description

This is Us!

At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone.

We are 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.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for a Project Engineer to support the delivery of capital projects at Quality Bakers manufacturing site in East Tamaki – New Zealand's largest plant bakery.

You will support and lead successful delivery of capital projects including replacement equipment; automation of packing and various other smaller plant upgrades.

Key accountabilities of the role include:

• Maintain strict scope controls to protect the project capital cost and scheduling of KPIs
• Provide regular reports to stakeholders with written updates and site project meetings
• Support with procurement including tender, bid evaluation, pre-award and award, including contract management through supply, installation and commission
• Oversee Scope of Work, Technical Performance Specifications and cost estimation

Note: This is a fixed-term role for 18 months. There is a potential to extend the contract if further capital projects are approved.

About You

In order to make this role a success we are looking for a qualified Engineer with experience in delivering projects in the Baking or Food Manufacturing industries.

Other experience and qualifications we are looking for include:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Automation or Electrical), preferably with a post-graduate qualification in Manufacturing or Project Management
• Solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)
• Experience with AutoCAD for 2D layouts and P&IDs
• Prior experience of projects within Baking, Services or Environmental

You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together resulting in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment making some of New Zealand's most loved baked brands. 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.

What are you waiting for? Apply now.

At Goodman Fielder, we strongly believe in diversity and inclusion in everything we do. If you require any support throughout your application process then we encourage you to share it with us. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, cultures and gender identities. If you have any questions or would like discuss anything regarding our recruitment process, you are welcome to email us via careers@goodmanfielder.co.nz