Lead Workshop Engineer & Equity Partner

Mt Wellington Engineering

Auckland

On-site

NZD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

32 hours ago
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Job summary

Mt Wellington Engineering, based in Auckland, seeks an experienced engineer to lead the workshop alongside the Managing Director, staying hands-on while coordinating fabrication, maintenance and customer liaison.

You’ll drive quotes, workflow, training of apprentices, and growth initiatives; equity share opportunity and plans for product development and export. This role develops leadership and business management skills in a well-established firm.

Qualifications

  • Mechanical engineering degree or trade qualification in fitting & turning
  • Excellent communication, customer relationship and sales skills
  • Strong machining experience (fabrication and welding a plus)
  • CAD experience advantageous
  • Leadership or workshop coordination experience
  • Willingness to train apprentices
  • NZ resident with legal right to work in New Zealand
  • Varied work across multiple industries
  • Opportunity to develop leadership and business management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead workshop alongside the Managing Director and remain hands-on
  • Coordinate workshop activities and manage workflow
  • Liaise with customers and prepare quotes
  • Drive product development and export opportunities

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Fitting & Turning qualification
Customer relationship
Sales skills
CAD experience
Leadership
Workshop coordination
Apprentice training

Education

Fitting & Turning qualification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mt Wellington Engineering, based in Auckland, seeks an experienced engineer to lead the workshop alongside the Managing Director, staying hands-on while coordinating fabrication, maintenance and customer liaison.

You’ll drive quotes, workflow, training of apprentices, and growth initiatives; equity share opportunity and plans for product development and export. This role develops leadership and business management skills in a well-established firm.

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