Reliability Engineer

Company Overview

OJI Fibre Solutions is a premier manufacturer and supplier of packaging solutions across New Zealand, serving diverse sectors including food, primary produce, industrial, and grocery. Located at their Corrugated Case business in Mangere Bridge, Auckland, they deliver innovative, top-quality cardboard packaging catering to dairy, horticulture, industrial, and food industries.

Role Overview

This key role offers considerable opportunity for an individual to customize their position and potentially evolve into leadership roles. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Reliability Engineer will collaborate closely with production and various departments, requiring technical prowess, strong initiative, and confident communication skills. Due to the fast-paced and demanding manufacturing environment, flexibility in work hours with occasional call-outs and weekend work is expected.

Responsibilities

• Enhance plant reliability by analyzing current outcomes and ensuring proper execution of preventative and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Minimize unplanned downtime, shorten recovery times, and extend the lifespan of manufacturing equipment through optimization of reliability-centered maintenance programs, thorough data collection, and routine risk-based inspections.
• Troubleshoot major breakdowns and productivity obstacles using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and collaborative problem-solving methods.
• Promote and instruct reliability practices among maintenance and production teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by partnering with maintenance staff to design and implement upgrades to existing equipment and processes.
• Identify and manage obstacles impeding enhanced engineering performance.
• Maintain productive relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Support and uphold a strong Health & Safety culture within the team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in managing and enhancing machinery reliability in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulic systems, coupled with practical understanding of engineering techniques.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, familiar with permit to work systems, Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), and machine guarding protocols.
• Advanced Trade Certification and/or New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (NZCE) or relevant Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree.
• Formal Lean principles training is an asset.
• Expertise in RCA best practices and project management.
• Experience with Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM).
• Familiarity with CMMS software such as MEX or SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Employment Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with qualifications and experience.
• A 7.5% superannuation benefits package, including medical coverage, life insurance, and income protection.
• Free on-site parking.
• Support from an experienced and committed management team.

Additional Information

Machine reliability and enhancements are vital to the safety and ongoing success of the site. The company seeks enthusiastic, experienced self-starters passionate about making impactful improvements. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment medical, drug testing, and police checks at the company's expense. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, encouraging early submission.