Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer - Auckland

Turn complex engineering ideas into solutions that move the world.

Join Daifuku Oceania and take ownership of mechanical engineering solutions across complex automation and material handling projects. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on engineering expertise with project delivery, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to take solutions from design and planning through to installation and successful delivery.

If you enjoy solving practical engineering challenges, coordinating multiple stakeholders and seeing your designs come to life, this could be a great next step

*Role snapshot* As our Mechanical Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering mechanical engineering packages across our projects. You’ll work closely with engineering, project, site and customer teams to ensure solutions are practical, safe, technically sound and delivered to the required quality.

Deliver mechanical engineering and design activities across assigned projects

Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation

Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines, suppliers, contractors and project stakeholders

Support equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning activities

Identify and resolve technical issues throughout project delivery

Ensure engineering solutions meet project, quality and safety requirements

Support project schedules, costs and engineering deliverables

Contribute practical ideas that improve design, installation and project outcomes

Develop conveyor schedules and BOMs; ensure designs align with specifications and standard product suites.

Lead Revit/BIM-associated coordination, including model integration, drawing alignment, clash management and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Work closely with project delivery, suppliers, contractors and clients—office + site exposure.

Regular travel to project sites as required.

What you’ll bring

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

Mid-level role with experience in complex mechanical design and project engineering—ideally within material handling, automation, conveyors, packaging, industrial plant or similar project-based environments.

Recent hands-on experience producing coordinated, buildable technical drawings and documentation, with strong attention to detail.

Strong working knowledge of Revit and BIM-associated practices, alongside Autodesk tools such as AutoCAD and Inventor, including coordination and clash detection.

Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and work effectively with a broad stakeholder group.

Clear communicator who takes ownership and follows through.

Why Daifuku Oceania

Work on complex, high-impact automation and material handling projects—see your designs come to life.

Collaborative, cross-functional environment with strong engineering and delivery focus.

Peer reward system to recognise great work.

Opportunities to visit project sites and engage directly with installation and commissioning.

50% Contribution to Southern Cross Medical Insurance

Robust Employee Wellness Program

Our values

Think safe, act safe, home safe

Outstanding service and value to the customer (internal and external)

Respect and trust for each other

Creativity, innovation and continuous improvement

* Having fun

How to Apply

Bring your mechanical engineering expertise. We’ll give you the opportunity to put it into motion.Submit your CV via the apply now button on SEEK or visit our career page on www.daifukuoccareers.com