About the role
Join Marine Industrial Design and apply your marine engineering expertise to challenging vessel design, modification and support projects across New Zealand's maritime sector. Working within a respected engineering team, you'll lead technical investigations, develop practical design solutions and influence project outcomes from concept through to delivery.
This role offers a rare blend of hands-on engineering, project leadership and client engagement. You'll work with experienced marine professionals, contribute to shipbuilding and vessel sustainment programmes, mentor developing engineers and deliver high-quality designs that directly support operational capability. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and seeing your designs become reality, this is an outstanding opportunity.
- Full-time, 40 hrs
- Nelson Based
- $105-$115k salary
About you
You are an experienced marine design engineer with a strong background in propulsion systems, vessel performance, mechanical design and project delivery. You have extensive experience producing engineering designs using INVENTOR and other CAD tools and are comfortable leading technical reviews, mentoring colleagues and engaging with clients. Your understanding of marine engineering standards, project planning, risk management and quality systems allows you to consistently deliver practical, compliant solutions. You bring a collaborative approach, excellent communication skills and a proven track record of leading engineering projects in demanding environments.
Key Required Skills
- Marine propulsion and mechanical systems design
- INVENTOR and 3D CAD modelling expertise
- Engineering calculations and technical analysis
- Feasibility studies and design specification development
- Project planning, budgeting and resource management
- Technical leadership and mentoring
- Client and stakeholder relationship management
- Engineering report writing and quality assurance
Key Required Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering degree, HNC, or equivalent engineering qualification
- Membership of a recognised engineering institution (e.g. MIMechE)
- Significant marine engineering or shipbuilding design experience
- Experience applying marine classification and statutory requirements