Propulsion Rotor Assembly Engineer – R&D & Process Builder

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is establishing an in-house Rotor Assembly team in Auckland. You'll receive, assemble, and test propulsion rotor components to exacting specifications in a fast-paced R&D environment, alongside development engineers.

We seek hands-on professionals with a trade qualification and 4+ years of precision manufacturing experience, strong reading of technical drawings, and proficiency with automated test equipment. Cleanliness and agile problem-solving are essential as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification with 4+ years hands-on precision manufacturing experience.
• Exceptional hand skills in mechanical assembly of complex components.
• Quality control and inspection experience with precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read complex technical drawings and operate automated test equipment.
• Comfortable working to exacting cleanliness standards, including oxygen service environments.
• Energised by building processes from scratch rather than following playbooks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, assemble, and test propulsion rotor components to exacting specifications.
• Perform precision mechanical assembly of critical propulsion hardware.
• Conduct functional testing using mechanical, electrical, and automated test equipment.
• Help establish new processes and procedures for this production line, including documenting all work with full traceability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as the team and capabilities expand.
• Support the team's agile approach with flexibility and problem-solving mindset.

Skills

Hand assembly

Technical drawings

Quality inspection

Automated test equipment

Clean environments

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Trade qualification with 4+ years hands-on precision manufacturing

Tools

Automated test equipment

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Jora New Zealand is establishing an in-house Rotor Assembly team in Auckland. You'll receive, assemble, and test propulsion rotor components to exacting specifications in a fast-paced R&D environment, alongside development engineers.

We seek hands-on professionals with a trade qualification and 4+ years of precision manufacturing experience, strong reading of technical drawings, and proficiency with automated test equipment. Cleanliness and agile problem-solving are essential as the team grows.