Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on complex, high-spec engineering where precision, performance and getting the detail right actually matters?

Alignz Recruitment is looking to connect with talented Mechanical Design Engineers for current and upcoming opportunities across advanced engineering and manufacturing environments.

We’re particularly interested in engineers coming from aerospace, aviation, defence, precision manufacturing, automation, robotics, motorsport or complex mechanical systems.

If you're used to designing components and assemblies where tolerances, materials, manufacturability and reliability aren't negotiable, we want to hear from you.

THE WORK

Depending on the opportunity and your background, you could be involved in:

• Mechanical component and system design
• Complex 3D modelling and assemblies
• Detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings
• Precision components and mechanical assemblies
• Design for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Prototype development and design iteration
• Material and component selection
• Tolerance analysis and dimensional control
• GD&T and detailed technical documentation
• Engineering calculations and design validation
• Design reviews and technical problem-solving
• Working closely with manufacturing, machining and fabrication teams
• Supporting projects from initial concept through to manufacture and commissioning
• Improving existing products, machinery and mechanical systems

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're interested in engineers with experience in some of the following:

• Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering qualification
• Professional mechanical design experience
• SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo or similar 3D CAD
• Complex assemblies and detailed component design
• GD&T and tolerance stack-up
• Precision machining and manufacturing processes
• CNC-machined component design
• Sheet metal and fabricated component design
• Material selection and engineering specifications
• Design verification and validation
• FEA / simulation exposure
• Engineering change and configuration control
• Technical drawings, BOMs and manufacturing documentation
• Design for manufacturability

AEROSPACE & HIGH-PRECISION BACKGROUNDS

Experience within aerospace or aviation engineering would be highly regarded, particularly if you've worked with:

• Flight or mission-critical mechanical components
• Lightweight structures and assemblies
• Aluminium, stainless, titanium or engineering composites
• High-precision CNC components
• Tight-tolerance assemblies
• Aerospace manufacturing environments
• Traceability and controlled engineering documentation
• Configuration management
• Prototype and low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing
• Testing, verification and validation
• Quality-driven or highly regulated engineering environments

Aerospace experience isn't essential.

We also want to hear from strong engineers coming from defence, motorsport, robotics, automation, medical devices, precision engineering and advanced manufacturing where similar engineering disciplines apply.

YOU'LL PROBABLY ENJOY THIS IF...

You're the engineer who wants to understand why something works, not just make the CAD model look pretty.

You think about:

Loads. Tolerances. Materials. Weight. Manufacturing. Assembly. Reliability. Performance.

And you can work comfortably between the design office and the people actually manufacturing what you've designed.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Intermediate through to Senior opportunities
• Technically challenging mechanical design work
• Exposure to precision and advanced manufacturing
• Work across the full engineering lifecycle
• Opportunities to take concepts through to physical manufacture
• Established and growing engineering businesses
• Competitive remuneration based on capability and experience
• Bay of Plenty and Waikato opportunities
• Long-term career development

INTERESTED?

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Design Engineer or Senior Mechanical Designer looking for technically challenging work, we'd like to hear from you.

Hit Apply Now with your CV.

If you've worked in aerospace, aviation, defence or another high-precision engineering environment, make sure it's clearly shown in your application.

Shae | Alignz Recruitment