About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for two Validation Engineers 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 specialist 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 plant operation & design or similar highly regulated industries is beneficial
• Experience with Food Safety and HACCP systems is beneficial
• Knowledge of NZ Infant Formula Notice & Regulatory Standards.
• Experience with Food Safety and HACCP systems in dairy plant or similar food industry
• Well-developed problem solving capability with strong organisational and planning skills

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

About Us – The Synlait Way

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.

You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.

We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

What we offer:

• Health insurance cover + Partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
• Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy + Flexible working options available
• World Class manufacturing facilities and BCorpTM 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.