Production Engineer

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Hynds Group seeks a Production Engineer to own the on-site technical function in the Christchurch precast operation, focusing on M-Special manufacture from mould design to sign-off. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll support production teams, partner with maintenance, quality and sales, and ensure safe, compliant work to NZS3101, NZS3109, NZS4058 and related standards. You’ll develop SOPs, train supervisors, edit shop drawings in CAD, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to KPI reporting. Ideal candidates have a Civil or Construction engineering degree, 3-5 years precast experience, strong CAD and communication skills, and a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset. Apply with a tailored CV and cover letter highlighting M-Special work and measurable improvements.

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for manufacturing excellence? Hynds is looking for a skilled Production Engineer to join our Christchurch team and play a lead technical role in our precast concrete production operation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be the go-to technical expert on site — supporting production teams to manufacture precast products safely, accurately, and to specification. A key focus of this role is leading the manufacture of M-Specials (custom precast items), from mould design and reinforcement through to quality sign-off and despatch.

You'll work closely with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and sales teams, and occasionally liaise directly with customers and their technical representatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing hands-on technical support across all production teams for manual and mechanised casting operations
• Leading the end-to-end manufacture of M-Special precast items — including safe work methods, mould fabrication, quality controls, and storage
• Interpreting shop drawings and ensuring compliance with NZS3101, NZS3109, NZS4058 and other relevant standards
• Reviewing and developing SOPs, and delivering training and coaching to supervisors and production staff
• Using CAD software to open and edit shop drawings for variation approval and shop floor manufacture
• Reviewing non-conforming products and managing remedial and sign-off processes
• Driving continuous improvement across labour utilisation, reject rates, BOM accuracy, and unit production costs
• Championing health, safety, and housekeeping standards — helping maintain Canada Crescent as a model factory
• Contributing to production reporting and DTP (Delivery to Promise) KPI tracking

What You'll Bring

• Engineering degree (Civil or Construction)
• 3–5 years' experience in a precast or manufacturing production environment
• Strong knowledge of reinforcing steel, concrete production, and relevant NZ standards
• Experience with process improvement and operational excellence methodologies (including 5S)
• Solid CAD skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• A methodical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
• A collaborative team attitude with excellent relationship management skills

Why Join Hynds?

Hynds is a proudly New Zealand-owned business with a strong team culture built on doing what's right, looking after each other, and delivering outstanding outcomes for customers. We invest in our people and offer a stable, supportive environment where your technical skills will make a real difference.

If you're ready to take ownership of a key engineering role in a hands-on production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a team that takes pride in what they build.