Job Description

Care to join a team of good people?

Our Operations engineering team is recruiting! Bring your authentic skillset to this engineering opportunity. 

About The Role

Operations engineers have an important part to play in the supply of our products.  We apply analytical thinking and continuous improvement methods to achieve optimal manufacturing processes and outcomes whilst actively managing risk throughout the operation.  

This role offers an opportunity to join the Operations Engineering Team where your engineering expertise, project management and stakeholder engagement skills will have the chance to shine. You will be working in a high volume and fast paced production environment, with responsibilities including complex problem solving, root cause analysis & troubleshooting, project management, continuous improvement activities and technical documentation. 

This is a hands-on, results focussed role where you will be challenged to solve problems and build cross-functional relationships as you endeavour to implement the right solutions for our manufactured products and processes. You will need to be adaptable and able to get things done in challenging and uncertain circumstances.

About You

The skills and experience you can bring include:

• A Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent)

• Ideally 1-2 years' engineering experience in manufacturing

• Excellent communication skills and solid problem-solving skills

• Some project management experience

• Good understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Experience in 3-D modelling packages (Solidworks) 
• An understanding of measurement systems & statistical analysis 

Working With Us

Care to join a supportive environment? Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you’ll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work.

• Employee share purchase scheme
• Discretionary Bi-annual Profit share
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Active Social clubs & community groups
• In-house training programs from external providers
• Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
• School holiday programme subsidy
• Banking and Insurance discounts
• Free Parking
• Beautiful campus with green spaces
• Subsidised Café’s

About Us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally. Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we’re driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.

Care to join us? Apply today

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and Women in Engineering play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women.

We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background, and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at  recruit@fphcare.co.nz  

Requisition ID: 6341
Posting end date: ​ 04/05/2026