Engineering Manager

About the Company

Based in Gisborne, Pultron Composites is a world leading manufacturer in pultrusion technology, supplying advanced composite products to infrastructure, industrial, and construction markets globally. The business is export-focused, and has built a strong international reputation on the quality and reliability of its engineering.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll lead a consolidated engineering function of approximately 20 people spanning design, maintenance, electrical/PLC, CNC, tooling, and workshop operations. The role exists to bring sharper coordination, stronger maintenance discipline, and more consistent delivery across an engineering function that is central to manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the engineering team across all disciplines.
• Implement structured preventative maintenance programmes.
• Improve planning, prioritisation, and follow-through on engineering works and projects.
• Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and handover into manufacturing.
• Coordinate engineering-driven procurement and reduce reactive purchasing.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity and responsiveness.
• Work closely with Operations, Production Managers, and the wider SLT to align engineering with manufacturing priorities.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience leading engineering, maintenance, or technical teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with a track record of improving team accountability and delivery.
• Experience implementing and improving preventative maintenance programmes.
• Exposure to equipment installation, commissioning, and manufacturing handover.
• Background in industrial manufacturing, automation, or equipment-build environments preferred.
• Relevant engineering qualification advantageous.

What’s In It For You

This is a hands-on leadership role with real scope to make a difference. Pultron is a technically impressive business with a growing global reputation, and engineering sits at the heart of what they do. You will have ownership of the function, direct access to the CEO, and a clear mandate to lift reliability, and delivery across the team. If you are a practical engineering leader who wants to build something better, this is worth a serious look.

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact John Boyle on 021 737 576 or ***email_hidden***.