CareerPlan

R&D Mechanical Engineer

Auckland Production Complex FactoryFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead end-to-end R&D and product development projects for large rocket structures and components, from concept and design through prototyping, testing, and production delivery.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (aerospace/rocketry)

Builds

Metallic structures and components for the Neutron rocket and launch/test sites

Domain

Aerospace / Rocketry

Required skills

mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo), fabrication (sheet metal, welding, machining, assembly), project leadership, steel/stainless steel product design, problem-solving

Preferred skills

aerospace/aviation/oil and gas/industrial engineering background, hands-on approach, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo

Responsibilities

Lead R&D and product development projects from idea to completion, Design metallic structures and components using modern CAD tools, Work hands-on with fabrication processes, Develop prototypes, run tests, and refine designs, Collaborate with production, quality, suppliers, and operations teams, Prepare documentation, drawings, specifications, and project reports