MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Skookum Technology; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Skookum Technology Ltd in Auckland is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Auckland Engineering Team. You will tackle real problems, work closely with customers, and deliver high-quality, build-ready designs that come to life in the workshop and on site.

This role offers end-to-end engineering from concept through to manufacture, install, and commissioning, with opportunities for career progression into project engineering and management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in mechanical design and engineering.
• A track record of matching the right technical solution to the problem in front of you.
• Attention to detail and a 'get it right before it goes to production' mindset.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design, calculations, and detailing for customer projects - from site measure-ups through to production drawings
• Make sure designs stack up against relevant AS/NZS standards, with QA/QC sign-off before manufacturing
• Support project scoping, tenders, procurement and customer site evaluations
• Work closely with our manufacturing, construction, and commissioning teams to bring designs from paper to reality
• Keep reporting sharp and data accurate across our digital platforms
• Help drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the team

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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At Skookum Technology Ltd, we partner with our customers to deliver engineering excellence across New Zealand and Australia. From timber processing and bulk materials handling to quarrying and heavy industrial plant, our projects are varied, challenging, and genuinely rewarding.

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Auckland Engineering Team — someone who enjoys solving real problems, genuine technical challenges, practical thinking, working closely with customers to delivery high-quality outcomes, strong teamwork, getting the job done properly, and seeing their designs come to life in the workshop and on site.

This is your opportunity to work in a in a fast paced, growing team backed by decades of engineering credibility.

End-to-end engineering – from concept and feasibility through to manufacture, install, and commissioning

Real projects, real impact – your designs get built, installed, and used

Career progression – clear pathway toward Project Engineering and Project Management

Variety & challenge – no repetitive production work

Strong team culture – collaborative, supportive, and practical

Industry exposure – work across timber, materials handling, quarry, and heavy industrial sectors

Modern systems & tools – SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ERP/CRM, Digital QA, Site & H&S Systems

What You’ll Do

• Mechanical design, calculations, and detailing for customer projects - from site measure-ups through to production drawings
• Make sure designs stack up against relevant AS/NZS standards, with QA/QC sign-off before manufacturing
• Support project scoping, tenders, procurement and customer site evaluations
• Work closely with our manufacturing, construction, and commissioning teams to bring designs from paper to reality
• Keep reporting sharp and data accurate across our digital platforms
• Help drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the team

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years' experience in mechanical design and engineering
• A track record of matching the right technical solution to the problem in front of you
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Attention to detail and a "get it right before it goes to production" mindset
• A collaborative, curious and innovative thinker not afraid ask questions
• Diverse work across engineering, service and projects
• Growing business with long-term opportunity
• Strong team culture and practical environment

Competitive salary package based on experience