MECHANICAL ENGINEERS IN AUCKLAND – WE NEED YOU

We are gearing up for a busy start to the year. Several major projects are kicking off in the first few months, and we are recruiting now so the right people are in place when they start.

About Caliber

Caliber Design is an engineering consultancy with a unique secondment model – our engineers are embedded within our clients’ teams, providing hands-on support across high-impact projects and industries.

• 65+ engineers nationwide
• 300+ clients, with ~90% repeat business
• Work spanning aerospace, food & beverage, heavy industry, medical, marine, materials handling, manufacturing and more

You will join a national network of experienced engineers who share knowledge, back each other up, and raise the bar for engineering excellence.

Get a feel for life at Caliber: https://youtu.be/ejKKkbUCGX8

The Opportunity

As a Mechanical Engineer at Caliber you will typically work on 3–6 month projects, embedded in a client’s team for the duration of the assignment. You will : 

• Own mechanical design and problem-solving using tools like SolidWorks and Inventor
• Support (and sometimes lead) project delivery – helping keep scope, cost, and schedule on track
• Adapt quickly to new sites, teams, and ways of working
• Bring practical, shop-floor-aware thinking to real-world engineering problems

You will stay closely connected to Caliber through regular team catchups, L&D sessions, and support from your Regional Manager, Discipline Leads, and Team Leads.

Who Thrives Here?

This role suits engineers who:

• Have 5+ years’ industry experience in machine design
• Are proficient in SolidWorks or Inventor (ideally both)
• Are confident with FEA and engineering analysis (or keen to grow quickly in this area)
• Communicate clearly and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Enjoy variety – moving between different industries, sites, and project types
• Like to stay hands-on with design, while also engaging in project delivery

Strong Advantage:
Experience as a Project Engineer on large industrial sites (e.g. factories, processing plants, heavy industry) – coordinating with stakeholders, contractors, and vendors – while still being comfortable doing detailed design yourself. This blend of design + project engineering is a big plus at Caliber.

Remuneration & Benefits

Our engineers are employed on a full-time, permanent basis.

• Competitive hourly rate, plus overtime and KiwiSaver
• Typical earnings in the range of $100K–$130K per annum equivalent (including overtime), depending on experience.

You’ll also have access to:

• Generous Overtime – Time and a half for every hour worked over 40 each week
• Learning & Development – A structured L&D programme tailored to experienced engineers, focused on real-world skills, curiosity, and growth
• Supportive Culture – Down-to-earth people, regular social and technical catchups, and a national network of engineers who have “been there, done that”
• Health & Wellbeing – Medical, life, and total & permanent disability insurance after 6 months, plus an employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working – Hybrid and flexible arrangements where project and client needs allow

Join a company that backs your expertise, supports your development, and gives you the chance to work on meaningful projects with leading NZ companies.

We are hiring now for projects starting in the first few months of the year.
If this sounds like you, apply today and let’s talk.