Operations Engineer / Senior Operations Engineer - Surgery

About the role 

Do you thrive in rapid project life cycles and embrace the uncertainty that comes with exploring new, unproven opportunities? 

We are seeking an experienced Operations Engineer with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our Surgery division—a start-up-like environment dedicated to proving out new opportunities in the operating theatre. 

In this dynamic role, you will support our existing surgical product portfolio while helping bring new products into commercial production. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in ensuring products are delivered reliably to customers while supporting the growth and expansion of the business. 

As part of a team that embraces a "fail fast, learn faster" mindset, you will navigate complex challenges, evaluate opportunities, and implement practical solutions that balance customer needs, regulatory requirements, operational capability, and business objectives. 

This is a unique opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across a broad range of technical and operational challenges, learning at pace, and making a tangible impact on both business growth and patient care. 

About you 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.  

• Has a minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device manufacturing.  

• Embraces a flexible, proactive, and hands-on approach, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.  

• Applies engineering expertise and quality system knowledge throughout design transfer, and manufacturing.  

• Successfully balances project delivery with day-to-day manufacturing support, adapting to changing business priorities as needed.  

• Resolves technical challenges across products, processes, and operations through practical and sustainable solutions.  

• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners.  

• Has experience with medical device sterilisation processes and validation, which would be advantageous. 

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 

• Generous Paid Parental Leave 

• Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance 

• Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare 

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: 6944 
Posting end date: ​12/11/2026