Intermediate to Senior Level Mechanical Engineer (Design/Projects)

Caliber Design Ltd; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Overtime

Learning & Development

Supportive Culture

Health & Wellbeing

Flexible Working

Job summary

Caliber Design Ltd in Wellington seeks Mechanical Engineers to work embedded in client teams on 3-6 month projects across diverse industries. You will provide hands‑on design support and engineering advice to help deliver on time and within budget.

Strong communication, time management, and adaptability are essential as you rotate across sites and project types, staying connected with Caliber’s national engineering network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ industry experience in machine design.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or Inventor (ideally both).
• Familiar with FEA and engineering analysis.
• Clear written and spoken English; strong client relations.
• Enjoy variety across industries, sites, and projects.
• Hands-on design with involvement in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Embed within client teams to provide expert engineering support.
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Machine design

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS IN WELLINGTON - WE NEED YOU!

We are busier than ever - our clients who are designing and manufacturing in NZ are flat out and calling on us to help resource their projects!

About Caliber

Caliber Design is an engineering consultancy with a unique business model - our engineers are embedded within client teams, providing hands‑on support across high‑impact projects and industries. We have built long‑standing relationships with over 300 clients. 90% of our work comes from repeat business, because we consistently deliver results.

From accelerating product development to driving complex capital projects, our engineers lead from the front. You will be part of a national team of 80+ engineers working across sectors like aerospace, food processing, medical, marine, and manufacturing - on projects that matter. We share knowledge, support each other, and continually raise the bar for engineering excellence.

The Opportunity

As a Mechanical Engineer at Caliber, you will work on projects typically lasting 3-6 months, giving you exposure to a wide range of industries and challenges. You will be embedded within in our client's team, for the duration of each project - providing expert advice and engineering support to help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Strong communication, time management, and the ability to adapt quickly to new environments will be key to your success. Alongside your client work, you will stay connected to the Caliber community through regular team activities, monthly catchups, and support from your wider engineering network.

Who Thrives Here?

This role suits engineers who:

• Have a minimum of a bachelor's level qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Have 5+ years’ industry experience in machine design
• Are proficient in SolidWorks or Inventor (ideally both)
• Are confident with FEA and engineering analysis (or keen to grow quickly in this area)
• Communicate clearly in written & spoken English and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Enjoy variety - moving between different industries, sites, and project types
• Like to stay hands‑on with design, while also engaging in project delivery

Strong Advantage: Your first assignment is likely to have a strong project engineering focus. Experience working as a Project Engineer on large industrial sites - such as factories, processing plants, or heavy‑industry facilities - will therefore be highly valued. This includes coordinating with stakeholders, contractors, and vendors while remaining confident and capable in detailed mechanical design.

We would also welcome candidates with strong mechanical design experience who are looking to broaden their careers and transition into project engineering. At Caliber, this combination of hands‑on design capability and an interest in developing practical project engineering skills is a significant advantage.

Remuneration & Benefits

Our engineers are employed on a full-time, permanent basis.

• Competitive hourly rate, plus overtime and KiwiSaver
• Typical earnings in the range of $100K-$130K per annum equivalent (including overtime), depending on experience.

You’ll also have access to:

• Generous Overtime - Time and a half for every hour worked over 40 each week
• Learning & Development - A structured L&D program tailored to experienced engineers, focused on real-world skills, curiosity, and growth
• Supportive Culture - Down-to-earth people, regular social and technical catchups, and a national network of engineers who have “been there, done that”
• Health & Wellbeing - Medical, life, and total & permanent disability insurance after 6 months, plus an employee assistance program
• Flexible Working - Hybrid and flexible arrangements where project and client needs allow

Best of all you will working for a caring, down-to-earth organisation and have the ability to work on a diverse range of projects.