Lead Industrial Mechanical Engineer

Lead Industrial Mechanical Engineer | Energy & Industrial

At Aurecon, we are engineering optimists who see the world differently. We ask what’s possible and turn ideas into impact. Here, you’ll bring your expertise to challenges that matter, alongside people who think boldly and are determined to make a difference.

What you’ll do

As a Lead Industrial Mechanical Engineer in our Energy & Industrial team based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, you’ll lead mechanical engineering and piping design for complex dairy and food and beverage facilities, and industrial projects.

This is a hands-on technical role for someone who enjoys solving engineering problems, getting into the detail and seeing designs through from concept to site.

• Mechanical & piping design: Lead industrial mechanical and piping design from concept through detailed engineering and delivery.
• Detailed engineering: Undertake calculations, equipment and piping design, specifications and technical assessments.
• Hygienic design: Apply hygienic piping and mechanical design principles across dairy and food and beverage facilities.
• Technical leadership: Review and assure engineering work, solve complex design challenges and guide others.
• Site & delivery: Work with clients on site and in the office to turn designs into practical outcomes.

Your experience and expertise

You’ll be an experienced industrial mechanical engineer with the technical depth to do the engineering as well as lead it.

• Industrial experience: Strong mechanical engineering experience across manufacturing or similar industrial environments.
• Relevant sectors: Experience in dairy, food, beverage or comparable process manufacturing projects.
• Technical depth: Proven capability in calculations, detailed mechanical and piping design, specifications and design reviews.
• Hygienic piping: Practical knowledge of hygienic design and the needs of hygienic manufacturing facilities.
• Technical leadership: Confidence checking others’ work, making sound engineering decisions and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Qualifications: A relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification.

How we support your growth

Engineering possibilities for your career means having room to shape what comes next. You bring your ambition and commitment to lifelong learning, and we provide the foundation and development to help you turn your aspirations into achievement.

The Aurecon Way guides how we think, act and work together. You’ll be part of a culture where you can feel safe, included and empowered to speak openly, think boldly and deliver brilliantly.

Ready to engineer possibilities?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re interested in your thinking and experience, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views

Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one