Project Engineer: CAD, Drafting & Mechanical Design

Horizon Energy Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing benefits

Birthday leave

Perks & discounts

Longstanding NZ company

Supportive culture

Job summary

Horizon Energy Group in Auckland, North Island, is seeking a mid-level mechanical draughting engineer to support project teams nationwide. You will prepare CAD drawings, 3D models, and installation details using Inventor, Fusion 360, and AutoCAD, bridging sales, manufacturing and on-site delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in mechanical design, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of sheet metal processes and engineering principles. VBA or VB.NET experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in the manufacturing and construction industry.
• Proficient in Inventor, Fusion 360 and AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.
• NZQA recognition of overseas qualifications by NZQA.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design and draughting experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and sheet metal processes.
• Programming experience with VBA or VB.NET is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical project engineering and draughting support across sales, manufacturing, and site delivery teams.
• Prepare accurate CAD drawings, 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and installation details using Inventor, Fusion 360, and AutoCAD.
• Support project coordination to ensure solutions meet client requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Contribute to technical discussions and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with project reporting, hazard identification, and compliance with codes and standards.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering Manager, Project Manager, National Manager, and production teams.
• Help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard nationwide.

Skills

CAD Proficiency

Mechanical design

Draughting

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

NZQA recognition

Tools

Inventor

Fusion 360

AutoCAD

Job description

Horizon Energy Group in Auckland, North Island, is seeking a mid-level mechanical draughting engineer to support project teams nationwide. You will prepare CAD drawings, 3D models, and installation details using Inventor, Fusion 360, and AutoCAD, bridging sales, manufacturing and on-site delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in mechanical design, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of sheet metal processes and engineering principles. VBA or VB.NET experience is a plus.