Mechanical Engineer

Diverse ANZ projects with real, data-backed impact, especially in hydro.Up to $120k salary plus additional benefitsDevelopment & training within a 40 person, multi-disciplinary team.Bring your SolidWorks design and analysis skills to a tight-knit, multi-disciplinary team across hydro, energy, and heavy industry. You will turn smart models into practical site outcomes - then prove the gains with data.The roleReporting to the Design Team Leader, you will own end-to-end engineering on brownfield projects: you will scope, model, specify, support install/commissioning, and then validate performance. Day to day, you will deliver efficient solutions across hydro assets (from small component redesigns to large plant and machinery) spanning R&D, design, manufacture, installation and final commissioning.What you will do3D modelling & design (SolidWorks) plus FEA (SolidWorks Simulation) to de-risk decisions.Scope and plan work; manage cost, schedule, and risk in live plant environments.Write specs, run vendor evaluations, and support procurement of major components.Partner with site teams to turn designs into reality; measure efficiency/availability improvements.Use point-cloud → CAD workflows; communicate trade-offs, options, and ROI; drive continuous improvement.About you6+ years in mechanical design/analysis (hydro or process-plant ideal).Mechanical Engineering degree (CPEng desirable).You review calculations and drawings to a high standard.You manage vendors and stakeholders well, own outcomes, and quantify benefits.You work autonomously and collaboratively in a client-facing, project-paced environment.You can travel occasionally to sites across NZ and Australia.Interested?Apply now with your CV, or reach out for a confidential chat. Lily Millettlily.m@stellarrecruitment.co.nz021 750 632About Stellar Recruitment:Since 2006, the Stellar Recruitment team has been dedicated to transforming the recruitment landscape. With years of experience and a focus on “Inspiring Growth. Changing Lives”, we partner with employers to fuel their growth while opening doors to life-changing opportunities for job seekers.