Design Engineer (Mechanical)
PFS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Design Engineering team. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will be working on a variety of challenging design projects across a broad range of industries.
We want to hear from you if you have:
- An engineering qualification OR significant trade and design experience
- A minimum of three years of experience as a Design Engineer or Mechanical Engineer
- Proficiency in SolidWorks for parametric 3D design (including sheet metal, weldments, and multi-body parts) and familiarity with AutoCAD drafting
- Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) of parts and assemblies, considering cost and installation
- Familiarity with manufacturing methods, including pressing, cutting, welding, and machining
- The ability to work to deadlines and track your progress against a schedule
- High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Practical, hands-on approach to solving engineering problems
What PFS can offer you:
- Competitive salary and a company phone
- Variety - we operate across a range of industries which keeps work interesting
- Impact - make your mark on the world and see your designs come to life in our workshop
- Learning - work on projects that will challenge your abilities and learn on the job from our talented team of engineers, project managers and fabricators
- Culture - work with a great team of engineers in a business that operates with integrity and values everyone’s contributions
- Career progression - we are a growing company that prioritises internal promotions
Role description:
- Create designs for heavy equipment, machinery and a variety of industrial projects
- Review and interpret client drawings, specifications, and standards and produce high quality designs and drawings
- Work closely with project managers, workshop team leaders, and site teams to ensure smooth fabrication/installation
- Support workshop and site teams with technical queries and modifications
- Perform engineering calculations and FEA to validate designs where required
- Review designs and drawings of other engineers and identify and assist with implementing improvements as required
- Contribute to continuous improvement in design and fabrication processes
- Achieve all design deliverables by their delivery deadline(s)
- Train and mentor other engineers, and implement training and feedback received from other engineers as required
Drug testing:
PFS is a drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug testing will be conducted for successful candidates
About PFS
PFS operates in a fast paced, innovative space. We are small enough that you will make a real difference but big enough to take on interesting jobs. We specialise in tackling the challenging projects, the ones that people say cannot be done, because of time frame, complexity or just pure volume of work. We get stuck in and get things done.
We are leaders in our field and are super proud of our people and achievements. Our vision is to be the brand of choice and PFS provide specialist expertise in design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance. Health & Safety is of paramount importance and critical to the success of any project delivered by PFS.
We would love to hear from you personally, so please refrain from using AI to create your cover letter and CV.
All candidates must have the right to live and work in NZ.
