Mechanical Design Engineer – 3D CAD for Heavy Industry Growth

Mainstream Engineering Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering Consultants seeks an experienced Design Engineer (Mechanical) to design and model process equipment and layouts for heavy industry projects in New Zealand. You will produce robust 3D models, work with project teams, and help deliver practical, compliant engineering solutions from concept through to documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in design engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor and SolidWorks, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical (Design) required.
• 5+ years design engineering experience in heavy industry.
• Proficiency in 3D design software (AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor/SolidWorks).
• NZ work rights or eligibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and layouts for process design in heavy industry.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers and designers to deliver compliant solutions.
• Support project delivery with practical, cost-effective outcomes.
• Contribute to documentation and design reviews.
• Maintain a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

3D design

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Inventor/SolidWorks

Design engineering

Technical communication

Driver's license

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical (Design)

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Mainstream Engineering Consultants seeks an experienced Design Engineer (Mechanical) to design and model process equipment and layouts for heavy industry projects in New Zealand. You will produce robust 3D models, work with project teams, and help deliver practical, compliant engineering solutions from concept through to documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in design engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor and SolidWorks, and strong communication skills.