Lead Mechanical Design Engineer: CATIA, PLM, Mentorship

FORVIA HELLA

Auckland

On-site

NZD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

FORVIA HELLA in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design activities and mentor a team across the full product development lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products from concept to production.

The role emphasizes CATIA proficiency, strengthening design processes, and ensuring manufacturability, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Industrial Engineering.
5+ years in mechanical or product design engineering.
Strong CATIA experience is essential.
Experience across full product development lifecycle.
Excellent communication across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design activities across development projects.
Design and develop components with focus on quality, cost, and manufacturability.
Create and review 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and technical documents.
Mentor team members, including CATIA training and guidance.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, production, and purchasing teams.
Ensure designs meet technical, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Contribute to project planning, timelines, and milestones.
Support continuous improvement of design processes and systems (PDM, PLM).