Validation Engineer

About the role

We are on the lookout for Validation Engineer to join our team. This is a key role to ensure our systems and processes meet the highest quality standard across the business.

You’ll support in site projects, including new manufacturing facilities or changes made to existing facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirement.

If you thrive on technical challenges and love seeing things work exactly as they should—this is your chance to make an impact!

Key responsibilities of this role include.

• Develop, maintain and implement the Validation Master Plans (VMP) for each facility (e.g., Blending and Canning, Dryer, etc.).
• Develop, execute, and maintain validation documentation e.g. Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) for equipment, processes, cleaning, and systems
• Evaluate test data to determine if systems or processes meet validation criteria
• Provide reports of the progress of validation against the VMP.
• Prepare validation reports for all validation protocols executed.
• Develop and maintain the Synlait validation documentation necessary to ensure Synlait establishes and maintains the validated state of its GMP-related manufacturing facilities, systems, and all associated utilities.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve validation procedures and systems to meet established and/or required contractual, customer and regulatory GMP standards for validation.
• Responsible for the validation documents generated through the validation lifecycle.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, engineering and projects teams to ensure validation activities are completed on time and meet quality standards

Skills And Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• Strong knowledge of validation from practical experience
• A Chemical and/or Process Engineering degree, or equivalent qualification in a related discipline is essential
• Experience in dairy, ideally in infant formula or similar highly regulated industries is beneficial
• Experience with Food Safety and HACCP systems is beneficial
• Knowledge of NZ Infant Formula Notice preferred
• Experience in change management, including process, system, or facility changes in regulated manufacturing environments, is preferred
• Well-developed problem solving capability with strong organisational and planning skills

About Us – The Synlait Spirit

Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition – we're a purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World. Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You’ll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.

Be The Difference means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.

We

Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.

We feed the world’s most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world.

At Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.

What we offer

• Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
• Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy
• B Corp TM certified
• Social Club membership opportunities

What's next? Apply now!

Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.