Reliability Engineer - Hastings

Position Title:Reliability Engineer - Hastings
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 40448
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role .
Are you passionate about improving asset performance and driving operational excellence? As Reliability Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our plant and equipment across the full asset lifecycle.
This is a hands-on, influential role for a skilled engineer who enjoys analysing data, solving complex problems, and leading others toward best-practice asset management. You will work closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering and external partners to reduce losses, improve reliability, and embed a strong reliability culture across the site.
What you'll be doing .

• Lead the implementation of regional and global reliability strategies on site

• Coach and influence teams to adopt best-practice reliability systems and behaviours

• Analyse production and maintenance data to drive performance improvements

• Identify and eliminate losses through structured problem-solving (e.g., RCA, 5-Whys, etc.)

• Develop and report on plant performance indicators

• Proactively manage asset risk using industry-standard tools (Asset Criticality, FMEA)

• Guide asset lifecycle decisions, including condition-based maintenance and capital replacement

• Partner with project teams to ensure new assets are designed and commissioned for optimal whole-of-life performance

• Promote a safe and healthy workplace and support contractor management

What you'll need to be successful .
You are a proactive, data-driven engineer who thrives in a manufacturing environment.
Essential:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar)

• 3-5 years' experience in reliability engineering, ideally within FMCG

• Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, GMP, and HACCP standards

• High computer literacy with the ability to analyse and interpret data

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Excellent prioritisation, negotiation, and influencing skills

Desirable:

• Experience in condition monitoring (vibration, lubrication, thermography, ultrasonics, etc.)

• Lean/Continuous Improvement experience (TPM, Six Sigma, MDI)

• CMMS experience (preferably SAP)

• Knowledge of relevant New Zealand Standards and regulatory requirements

• Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI

• Experience with Prometheus software

Benefits of the role .

• Competitive salary packages with performance-based incentives

• Opportunity to be part of a global iconic brand

• Strong focus on health and safety in the workplace

• Employee & Family Assistance Program, and Education Assistance Programs

• Fully subsidised insurances including health, income protection, life, and critical illness cover.

• Matched KiwiSaver contribution up to 4%

About McCain .
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
If you are driven by problem-solving, passionate about reliability, and ready to take ownership of site-wide performance outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Please note shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment testing.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Location(s): NZ - New Zealand : Hawke's Bay : Hastings
Company: McCain Foods (NZ) Limited