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Apply your engineering expertise to support critical manufacturing through continuous improvement. About the opportunity As an Operations Engineer you'll be working closely with other functions of the business, so you are a great communicator and relationship builder. You are confident in your abilities, LEAN manufacturing and problem solving are key strengths and you feel comfortable liaising at all levels. This role encompasses elements of production engineering, product development, process development, quality, and project management. You'll be exposed to various aspects of product lifecycle, becoming an integral member of our Operations Engineering team by supporting and improving the manufacturing of our products. This involves collection and analysis of production and quality data to enable improvements to product design, production processes and capacity. You'll be heavily involved in day-to-day troubleshooting, process characterization and validation, continuous improvement activities and project implementation, while maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory regulations. About you: As this role is heavily influenced by internal and external parties, your ability to be flexible, demonstrate cross functional understanding and effectively communicate (written and verbal) is key. You may be an experienced operations or manufacturing engineer, design engineer, process engineer, or quality engineer seeking a new challenge in operations engineering. The skills and experience you can bring include: BEng (or equivalent) - Mechatronics, Mechanical, Industrial or equivalent At least 4 years' experience in a manufacturing or operations environment Experience in process optimisation and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and tools (e.g. PDCA, value stream mapping, single-piece flow) Strong technical problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to identify and address root causes Experience working with a Quality Management System (QMS) and regulated manufacturing environments Project management skills and a track record of successful project delivery You could describe yourself as; Having strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Results oriented with the ability to remove obstacles in order to meet deadlines A team player keen to be part of a multi-disciplinary team Having solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to implement process and assembly documentation Creative, innovative and well organised 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, while enjoying some of our perks and benefits: Employee share purchase scheme Discretionary bi-annual Profit share 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 Annual Salary Review High rates of internal promotion Access to state-of-the-art facilities 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 WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) among others 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 Te Uru Tangata – Centre for Workplace Inclusion, 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: [[id]] Posting end date: [[PostingEndDate]]
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.