Materials Engineer at Aliaxis

Whau, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Materials Engineering, Polymeric Materials, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Manufacturing, Product Testing, Technical Advice, Innovation, Cost Reduction, Formulation Development, Regulatory Compliance, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

About Us As an integral part of Aliaxis – a global brand, we supply the New Zealand and Pacific markets with high quality plastic pipes and fittings and building materials. We are proud to deliver renowned brands Marley, RX Plastics and Dynex to the New Zealand market. We are committed to creating sustainable, innovative solutions for water and energy, providing advanced plastic piping systems across the world. We lead the industry by anticipating our customers’ evolving needs, staying agile and responsive to deliver tailored solutions. Our diverse product portfolio across Building, Infrastructure, Industrial and Agriculture is designed to fit specific market needs and regulatory requirements, with a focus on durability, ease of installation, and value. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast We Care for the environment, our customers and each other We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions About the role Support the Operations teams at Avondale Site, working collaboratively across Aliaxis NZ (Manurewa & Tinwald sites), to manage material and process improvement projects, including product formulation development. This role also contributes to cost reduction through material reviews and ensures the company’s product quality standards are consistently maintained. What will you do? Lead material and product evaluation projects, including trial development, formulation recommendations, and oversight of material trials with timely progress reporting. Support process improvement initiatives, provide technical advice on manufacturing issues, and identify opportunities for innovation and cost reduction through material and process reviews. Manage and maintain testing, laboratory equipment, and accurate formulation and specification databases aligned with BOMs. Conduct product testing, quality oversight, and collaborate with internal teams, external suppliers, and Aliaxis Group peers for technical projects. Monitor regulatory changes, ensure compliance, and support environmental reporting requirements. About you Bachelor’s degree in industrial chemistry, Materials Engineering, or a related technology field (essential) Strong practical knowledge of polymeric materials, their processing, and quality assurance Experience working in a manufacturing environment Creative approach to testing and research Proven organizational and project management skills Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Why join us? You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer Annual bonus based on performance Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program We celebrate the achievements of our team members with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero" *We are closed for the end-of-year break and will be able to update you on the progress of your application after January 12th, 2026. At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com. Aliaxis’ Purpose Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

Responsibilities

Lead material and product evaluation projects, including trial development and oversight of material trials. Support process improvement initiatives and ensure product quality standards are maintained.