Engineering Manager

About the CompanyBased 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. As well as taking engineering to the next step, across automation and AI.

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. As well as being the driving force in technology advancements to improve efficiency, reduce wastage, reduce downtime, and enhance quality.
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.
• 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.
• Working experience of automation and AI implementation within an engineering 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 with a forward thinking technology mindset, 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](tel:021 737 576) or [email protected].