Additive Team Lead

Rodin Cars is seeking an experienced Additive Team Lead to join its advanced manufacturing operation in Mt Lyford, North Canterbury.

Renowned for designing and manufacturing high-performance vehicles, Rodin Cars combines cutting-edge engineering, specialised surface treatments and additive manufacturing technologies at its world-class facility.

Following an internal promotion, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a small technical team, oversee production activities and help develop the department's manufacturing capabilities.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a strong manufacturing background, ideally within specialised coatings, surface treatments or additive manufacturing.

Benefits

• Work with cutting-edge manufacturing technology
• World-class facilities, including on-site test tracks
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Employer-funded base health insurance
• Opportunity to lead and develop a specialised technical team
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available for suitable international candidates
• Unique lifestyle opportunity in scenic North Canterbury

The Role

• Lead, mentor and coordinate a small technical manufacturing team
• Plan production schedules, workloads and equipment capacity
• Oversee specialised coatings, surface treatments and additive manufacturing processes
• Remain hands-on with machinery, component preparation and production activities
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, quality standards and efficiencies
• Work closely with engineering, design and production teams
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety and productivity

About You

• Proven leadership experience within a technical manufacturing environment
• Experience in specialised coatings, industrial surface treatments or additive manufacturing would be beneficial
• Knowledge of PVD, DLC, plasma nitriding or similar processes highly regarded
• Understanding of metallurgy, material properties and precision manufacturing
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
• A practical, hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills
• Experience in motorsport, aerospace or advanced engineering advantageous

Join a unique New Zealand manufacturer at the forefront of advanced automotive technology, where you'll have the opportunity to influence processes, develop your team and contribute to exciting engineering projects.

International applications are welcome, with visa sponsorship and relocation assistance considered for suitable candidates.

Apply today with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the next Additive Team Lead for Rodin Cars.

Contact Matt at Muster if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in further detail on +64 9 394 7444.