Senior Mechanical Design & Project Engineer (SolidWorks)

RobLawMax Recruitment; Lyttelton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyttelton Engineering seeks a Senior Design / Project Engineer to join its dockside facility and help drive a substantial industrial programme through design, procurement, fabrication and commissioning. You will stay hands-on in SolidWorks while coordinating technical work, engaging with clients and suppliers, and supporting projects end-to-end.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical engineering degree with strong design and project delivery experience, and can produce workshop drawings, perform

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Strong mechanical design and project engineering experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or a comparable 3D modelling package.
• Experience taking designs from concept through detailed design, fabrication and installation.
• The ability to produce and review workshop drawings and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical mechanical designs from initial concepts through to detailed manufacture.
• Produce 3D models and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks.
• Undertake engineering calculations and technical design reviews.
• Design industrial plant, equipment, piping, structures and mechanical systems.
• Prepare technical specifications, procurement packages and scopes for subcontracted work.
• Coordinate design inputs across internal teams, clients, suppliers and specialist consultants.
• Support equipment selection, procurement and supplier management.
• Work closely with the fabrication workshop to ensure designs are safe, practical and buildable.
• Monitor project deliverables, programme requirements and technical risks.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication, installation and commissioning.
• Build effective relationships with clients, suppliers, consultants and project stakeholders.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Project engineering

Client coordination

Procurement

Fabrication

Installation

Engineering calculations

Technical reviews

Documentation

Communication

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Lyttelton Engineering seeks a Senior Design / Project Engineer to join its dockside facility and help drive a substantial industrial programme through design, procurement, fabrication and commissioning. You will stay hands-on in SolidWorks while coordinating technical work, engaging with clients and suppliers, and supporting projects end-to-end.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical engineering degree with strong design and project delivery experience, and can produce workshop drawings, perform