Process Development Engineer, OSA

About The Role  

In this role, you'll be introducing the latest Obstructive Sleep Apnoea masks into production. This involves developing new mould tool specifications, working with toolmakers during the design, build and test phases before developing the moulding process and validating the production process.   

You'll successfully provide troubleshooting expertise for tooling, thermoplastic & LSR injection moulding processes. You'll research, develop and implement new moulding technologies to push the boundaries of what is possible.  

Collaboration and intellectual curiosity are important in this role. Other key skills are effective communication and the ability to build strong working relationships.  Your results orientated approach will result in robust manufacturing solutions.  

About you 

• A formal engineering qualification (ideally majoring in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Chemical & Materials) 

• 0-3 years of work experience (ideally with skills which are transferrable or were learned in the medical manufacturing industry 

• Experience in injection moulding using a scientific moulding approach, mould tool specification and project management  

• Experience with moulding machine robot setup and troubleshooting  

• Familiarity with 3D CAD (ideally Solidworks or Creo) 

• Excellent problem-solving skills 

• Foundational knowledge of statistics  

• Competence with time management, prioritisation and working to deadlines  

• Proficiency in technical report writing – clear documentation is a key part of medical device manufacturing  

• Excellent computer skills (including Microsoft; Word, Excel)  

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written  

• A willingness to learn new skills 

Benefits   

• Employee share purchase scheme  

• Bi-annual Profit share  

• Generous Paid Parental Leave  

• 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 and Medela products  

• 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. We are an iconic New Zealand company with a consistent growth strategy ensuring an expanding range of innovative devices for use in respiratory care, acute care and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.  

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 Women in Engineering 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 Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women.