Mechanical Design Engineer – Stainless Tanks & Vessels

DTS; Normanby; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Get a Life $250

Complimentary lunch

Job summary

DTS is seeking a Design Engineer to join our small on-site team in Normanby, South Taranaki, focusing on the mechanical design of stainless steel tanks, vats, pressure vessels and other specialised equipment.

You’ll design with SolidWorks/AutoCAD, produce fabrication drawings, and work with production to ensure on-time delivery and manufacturability. 3+ years of experience preferred; NZ work eligibility required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design engineering.
• A relevant mechanical engineering qualification.
• Strong 3D CAD capability (SolidWorks preferred).
• Good understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to think practically - not just technically.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Confident communicator who works well across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and stainless steel equipment using SolidWorks/AutoCAD.
• Produce detailed fabrication drawings and assemblies.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to ensure strength, performance, and compliance.
• Design with manufacturability in mind - making life easier for the workshop.
• Work with project and production teams to deliver on time and to spec.
• Support troubleshooting and technical problem-solving during build and install.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and develop solutions.
• Find better, smarter, more efficient ways to design and build.

Skills

3+ years mechanical design

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Practical problem-solving

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

DTS is seeking a Design Engineer to join our small on-site team in Normanby, South Taranaki, focusing on the mechanical design of stainless steel tanks, vats, pressure vessels and other specialised equipment.

You’ll design with SolidWorks/AutoCAD, produce fabrication drawings, and work with production to ensure on-time delivery and manufacturability. 3+ years of experience preferred; NZ work eligibility required.