Job Description
About the Role
Are you a skilled CAD Designer or Drafting Technician with a passion for Mechanical Engineering? We are looking for a CAD Design Engineer / Drafting Technician to join this dynamic team at their Christchurch workshop. This permanent, full-time role involves using SolidWorks 3D software to design and produce detailed engineering drawings, providing support across our Mechanical Design Engineering, Workshop, Industrial, and Marine services functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- 3D Modelling & Drafting: Create detailed 3D models and prepare workshop drawings for complex mechanical assemblies and projects.
- Manufacturing Support: Generate accurate .dxf files for CNC machinery (profile cutter) and collaborate with the workshop to ensure designs are accurately manufactured.
- Digital Design Management: Maintain and manage the digital storage of engineering models and drawings, ensuring they are easily accessible and up to date.
- Software & System Maintenance: Oversee SolidWorks 3D software licenses and libraries, implement new technologies, and maintain up-to-date systems.
- Design Development: Work with senior engineers to develop and refine new designs, and contribute to the creation of standard parts and assemblies for commonly used engineering solutions.
- Client Interaction: Visit customer sites for site measures, as-built checks, and offer after-sales technical assistance as required.
- Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance: Ensure designs meet company standards for quality assurance, health & safety, and environmental policies.
- Customer Service: Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients, offering prompt, efficient, and friendly service to ensure repeat business.
Skills & Attributes:
- Qualifications: Tertiary level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Technical Skills: High level of proficiency in SolidWorks 3D software; knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with process heat solutions such as boilers, combustion systems, and piping is an advantage.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
- Team Player: Ability to work as part of a team while managing your own workload and prioritising tasks effectively.
What We Offer:
Full-Time Position: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:00 to 16:30).
Work Environment: A hands-on role in a fast-paced, collaborative workshop environment.
Variety of Exciting Projects – Work on diverse, high-impact projects across industrial and marine sectors, shaping cutting-edge mechanical designs that make a real difference.
You must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident to apply for this role. We will close this advert when we have found the perfect fit for this position, so dont hesitate to apply here online or for more details please contact Peter on 027 441 9300