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At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Senior Process Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer who will work independently within Tetra Pak's project and pre-project teams, working in the New Zealand dairy and food industry. As our Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical components of Process, Automation, and Utility engineering in projects. You will oversee scope, budget, quality, and schedule adherence in the areas you are managing. Additionally, you will have the ability to manage smaller projects and lead small teams within larger projects, fostering collaboration and coordination both domestically and internationally to achieve project objectives effectively.

This position is based in Hamilton, NZ.

As Senior Process Engineer, you will:

• Manage smaller projects and lead small teams within larger projects.
• Provide process engineering technical support to pre-projects and sales.
• Take responsibility for technical solutions, design specification and drawings in projects.
• Proactively communicate with other colleagues and have technical discussions with customers and suppliers in projects.
• Travel to the customer site, as needed, for the installation and commissioning phases.
• Manage scope changes and propose variation orders.
• Lead and provide process engineering support to issue and claim resolution including root cause analysis in projects.
• Breakdown and plan the project into phases and fulfil the project milestones in full and in accordance with the budget.
• Drive the use of reusable solutions and processes to secure productivity.
• Validate and review technical solutions for projects.
• Develop and improve processes, templates and tools.
• Mentor and train junior Process Engineers.
• Act as an ambassador for Tetra Pak.

• Engineering or Technical University Degree.
• Senior Process Engineer experience.
• Demonstrated people management skills.
• Project management experience on smaller projects.
• The ability to mentor and give appropriate feedback to junior engineers in the project team.
• Proven relevant process engineering experience in the dairy and food industries.
• Demonstrated technical skills, installation experience, commissioning expertise and knowledge of customer operations on site.
• An open approach, with the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across multiple geographies.
• Flexibility to travel overseas to lead and support projects.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what's good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at .

This job posting expires on August 25, 2025.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.