Project Engineer

About Fabrum

Fabrum has built a reputation for pioneering world-first technologies in cryogenics and hydrogen solutions, fuelled by our exceptional R&D capabilities. Now, we’re leveraging that innovative passion to take our solutions to the world.

Headquartered in Christchurch, we lead the world in industrialised small to medium-scale liquefaction systems and composite cryogenic vessels. We deploy end-to-end liquid hydrogen solutions globally across heavy transport, mining, and aviation markets. Our core competencies include hydrogen production, storage, dispensing, and system integration. We also have an international presence in liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, and LNG solutions, supporting customers ranging from animal husbandry to hi-tech research institutions, manufacturing, and defence.

About The Role

As a Project Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering complex engineering projects from concept through to completion. Working closely with Project Managers, multidisciplinary teams, external vendors and the end-user, you will coordinate technical delivery, manage engineering outputs, and ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical capability with the ability to bring people, priorities, and deliverables together to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technical project delivery from concept through to manufacture, assembly, and commissioning
• Develop and manage engineering deliverables including scopes, BOMs, specifications, technical documentation, and schedules
• Act as the primary technical interface between engineering teams, suppliers, clients, and project stakeholders
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure project priorities, workloads, and deliverables are aligned and achieved
• Provide strong technical input across design, problem solving, system integration, and engineering decision-making
• Identify project risks early and implement practical mitigation strategies to support successful delivery outcomes
• Support manufacturing and assembly teams by resolving technical issues and driving continuous improvement across projects and processes

Key Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in a Project Engineering, or similar technical delivery role
• Proven experience coordinating engineering projects and pulling together technical deliverables across multiple stakeholders and disciplines
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to interpret specifications, review designs, and make sound engineering decisions
• Experience developing and managing engineering documentation including BOMs, technical packages, schedules, and project documentation
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and engineering workflows
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver practical, high-quality solutions
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, or highly regulated technical environments

Why Fabrum?

Small, agile, and pushing big boundaries, Fabrum is pioneering the future of clean energy through world-leading hydrogen and cryogenic technology.

We engineer with precision, design with a less-is-more mindset, and deliver on what we promise every time.

Join our team and realise your potential to make a real impact. We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute their skills and experience. Apply today!