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