Mechanical Project Engineer at Essity

Kawerau District, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CAD Design, 3D Modelling, Mechanical Design, Fabrication Detailing, Engineering Problem-Solving, P&IDs, Technical Documentation, Drawing Registers, Revision Control, Safe Design Practices, Hazard Management, Clash Detection, Maintainability Improvements, AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Essity Australasia is a leading consumer care and hygiene solutions company, manufacturing and marketing a number of market leading brands including Sorbent, Purex, Handee Ultra, Libra, Tork and TENA. Essity’s purpose is to make it easier for hygiene, health and well-being to be part of everyday life. Join Essity as we lead the way in sustainable manufacturing and digital engineering. Based at our Kawerau site — home to a diverse team and advanced paper production technology — this role is a chance to shape the future of our operations and contribute to industry‑leading decarbonisation projects. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. About the Role: As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Essity Kawerau, you’ll use your CAD and 3D modelling skills to develop smart, practical mechanical designs that improve plant performance and support major sustainability initiatives — including our transition from natural‑gas‑fired drying to geothermal steam. Working with point‑cloud models and modern digital tools, you’ll help deliver upgrades, resolve layout challenges, and keep our engineering data accurate and accessible across the site. This is a hands‑on, design‑focused role where your work has real impact — helping shape safer, cleaner, more efficient operations across one of New Zealand’s most established and advanced manufacturing sites. What You Will Do: Produce mechanical designs, models, fabrication drawings, and installation documentation. Integrate new equipment and structures into existing layouts using 3D point‑cloud data and BIM modelling. Maintain accurate CAD drawings, 3D models, P&IDs, and associated engineering documentation. Manage drawing registers, revision control, and CAD standards to ensure accurate, accessible asset information. Embed safe design practices and contribute to hazard and risk management processes. Collaborate on concepts, design reviews, clash detection, and maintainability improvements. Provide practical mechanical engineering support to operations and maintenance teams. Lead in‑house mechanical design jobs, producing fast, practical CAD solutions for site upgrades and improvements. Coordinate and quality‑check vendor and contractor deliverables, ensuring alignment with the Management of Change process. Contribute to site‑wide digital engineering improvements and decarbonisation initiatives. Who You Are: You’re a collaborative mechanical engineer who enjoys solving real‑world problems and turning ideas into fit‑for‑purpose solutions. You value teamwork, continuous learning, and inclusive ways of working. You will bring: A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience. CAD design and drafting experience (AutoCAD preferred). 3D modelling capability (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks, or Revit). Experience in mechanical design, fabrication detailing, and engineering problem‑solving. Familiarity with P&IDs and technical documentation. The ability to prioritise, organise, and communicate clearly with different audiences (written, verbal, and visual). Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments. It’s great (but not essential) if you also have: Exposure to pulp and paper environments. Experience with 3D point‑cloud data. Understanding of electrical and control system drawings. Project management experience. If you don’t meet every point but feel you can add value, we’d still love to hear from you. What We Offer Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. A dynamic team environment built on the foundations of authenticity, respect, and a passion for what we do A competitive salary package - $90,000 – $120,000 per year (experience based) Fully funded Wellbeing One Southern Cross medical insurance, with free annual health checks and doctor's appointments Free income protection, permanent disability, and life insurance Free Annual Flu Vaccinations, Annual Wellness Day and free onsite parking Applications Close: Friday 1 May 2026. Ready for your next move? Apply now! Early applications encouraged. Application End Date: 30 Apr 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity260460 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!

Responsibilities

The role involves producing mechanical designs, models, fabrication drawings, and installation documentation while integrating new equipment into existing layouts using 3D point-cloud data and BIM modelling. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate engineering documentation, embedding safe design practices, and leading in-house mechanical design jobs for site upgrades.