Process Engineer

About Gallagher

At Gallagher, we protect what matters most. From securing some of the world's highest-security environments to helping farmers manage their operations more efficiently, our technology solutions are trusted globally.

Our global headquarters and manufacturing site are based in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a people-first culture that extends across our global operations, reaching over 160 countries, and offering exciting world-class career pathways. Our manufacturing and engineering teams are critical to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality products and this role plays a key part in that mission.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Process Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering function in Hamilton on a permanent night shift, working 11:00pm to 7:30am, Monday to Friday.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Lead, this role is responsible for optimising manufacturing processes during overnight operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and performance standards are consistently met. You'll analyse existing processes, implement improvements, and support both ongoing production and new product introductions.

This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys working independently at night, driving continuous improvement while partnering closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams.

You will:

Analyse manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost

Develop and implement process optimisation strategies to improve productivity and performance

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and best-practice methodologies

Lead and contribute to cross-functional problem-solving during night shift operations

Collaborate with Quality teams to ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and customer requirements

Support equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting to minimise downtime

Provide technical support to resolve equipment and process-related issues overnight

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and cost efficiency

Develop, maintain, and update process documentation, SOPs, and training materials

Train and support production teams on new processes, equipment use, and safety protocols

The Fit

You're comfortable working permanent night shift hours and enjoy the autonomy and focus that overnight work provides. You're analytical, improvement-driven, and confident making decisions that improve manufacturing performance.

Ideally, you'll bring:

NZQA qualification, Diploma, or equivalent experience in Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related engineering field

Proven experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment (regulated experience preferred)

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems

Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

Excellent problem-solving and analytical capability

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions

The ability to manage multiple initiatives independently

A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Why Gallagher?

Joining Gallagher means joining a global manufacturing and technology leader that invests in engineering excellence and long-term career development.

What we offer:

A supportive, professional environment where you can build a lasting career

Opportunities for growth and cross-functional learning across Plastics, Tooling, and Engineering

Competitive pay, KiwiSaver contributions, and annual bonuses

Free on-site parking, a subsidised café, and great local eateries

A fun, collaborative team culture with regular events and learning opportunities

Apply now to join a world-class manufacturing team - this is a permanent night shift role, so please apply only if these hours suit you.

We'll be taking a short break over the holidays but welcome your applications now and will begin reviewing them in early January. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas

Department

Operations

Role

Manufacturing

Locations

Hamilton, New Zealand

Employment type

Full-time

Closing Date:

17 January, 2026

CONTACT

Anne Campbell

Talent Acquisition Advisor – People