Manufacturing Support Engineer

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

This is a pivotal role where you will take ownership of how products are built- bringing structure, consistency, and clarity to production processes. The focus is not theory or R&D. It is about making things work better, on the floor, in real time. You will work across engineering and production to:

• Review existing products
• Strengthen documentation and SOPs
• Improve manufacturability and process reliability

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 environment 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

Apply
If you are looking to step out of a larger environment and into a role where your capability and contribution will be highly visible and valued, we would like to speak with you. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Contact Andrew Knight 021 0299 4861 or email andrew.k@stellarrecruitment.co.nz