Intermediate to Senior Level Mechanical Engineer (Design / Projects) at Caliber Design

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Design, Machine Design, SolidWorks, Inventor, FEA, Engineering Analysis, Communication, Time Management, Adaptability, Project Engineering, Stakeholder Coordination, Contractor Coordination, Vendor Coordination, Detailed Design

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS IN CHRISTCHURCH - WE NEED YOU! We are busier than ever - our clients who are designing and manufacturing in NZ are flat out and calling on us to help resource their projects! About Caliber Caliber Design is an engineering consultancy with a unique business model - our engineers are embedded within client teams, providing hands-on support across high-impact projects and industries. We have built long-standing relationships with over 300 clients. 90% of our work comes from repeat business, because we consistently deliver results. From accelerating product development to driving complex capital projects, our engineers lead from the front. You will be part of a national team of 65+ engineers working across sectors like aerospace, food processing, medical, marine, and manufacturing - on projects that matter. We share knowledge, support each other, and continually raise the bar for engineering excellence. Check out our video for an insight into what it's like to work at Caliber: https://youtu.be/WeELlXEBxdI The Opportunity As a Mechanical Engineer at Caliber, you will work on projects typically lasting 3-6 months, giving you exposure to a wide range of industries and challenges. You will be embedded within in our client's team, for the duration of each project - providing expert advice and engineering support to help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Strong communication, time management, and the ability to adapt quickly to new environments will be key to your success. Alongside your client work, you will stay connected to the Caliber community through regular team activities, monthly catchups, and support from your wider engineering network. Who Thrives Here? This role suits engineers who: Have a minimum of a bachelor's level qualification in Mechanical Engineering Have 5+ years’ industry experience in machine design Are proficient in SolidWorks or Inventor (ideally both) Are confident with FEA and engineering analysis (or keen to grow quickly in this area) Communicate clearly in written & spoken English and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders Enjoy variety – moving between different industries, sites, and project types Like to stay hands-on with design, while also engaging in project delivery Strong Advantage: Experience as a Project Engineer on large industrial sites (e.g. factories, processing plants, heavy industry) – coordinating with stakeholders, contractors, and vendors – while still being comfortable doing detailed design yourself. This blend of design + project engineering is a big plus at Caliber. Remuneration & Benefits Our engineers are employed on a full-time, permanent basis. Competitive hourly rate, plus overtime and KiwiSaver Typical earnings in the range of $100K–$130K per annum equivalent (including overtime), depending on experience. You’ll also have access to: Generous Overtime – Time and a half for every hour worked over 40 each week Learning & Development – A structured L&D program tailored to experienced engineers, focused on real-world skills, curiosity, and growth Supportive Culture – Down-to-earth people, regular social and technical catchups, and a national network of engineers who have “been there, done that” Health & Wellbeing – Medical, life, and total & permanent disability insurance after 6 months, plus an employee assistance program Flexible Working – Hybrid and flexible arrangements where project and client needs allow Best of all you will working for a caring, down-to-earth organisation and have the ability to work on a diverse range of projects. Want to fast track your application? Optional: Include a Vouch profile link to your application to accelerate the process: https://vouchprofile.com/caliber-design-47611

Responsibilities

Engineers will be embedded within client teams for project durations typically lasting 3-6 months, providing expert advice and engineering support to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities involve leading from the front on high-impact projects across various industries while maintaining connection to the Caliber community.