Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Windcave seeks a hands-on mechanical engineer; an ideal candidate would be at intermediate level willing to independently work and contribute as part of the team. Experience in product design for consumer and electronics products is desirable.

You will be sufficiently skilled to take ownership of this role to perform engineering duties, developing product designs from initial concept through to production while supporting the engineering team and our current product range. Your designs will be audited for reliability and security by globally recognized security labs to stringent standards such as PCI PTS. You will need to solve security problems and be able to defend these decisions. You'll also need to help our Sales and Quality Assurance teams understand the designs to extract maximum performance for the end customer.

You will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and be required to work alongside Hardware, Software, Test and Production teams. To excel in this environment, you will require at least 5 years prior experience in an R&D environment, be able to demonstrate substantial experience in most of the following areas.

Responsibilities will include

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited University. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Excellent communication skills and effective collaborative work in a cross-functional team.
• A willingness to work at all levels, from drawing maintenance through to product leadership.
• High level proficiency in Solidworks and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to develop mechanical components and assemblies for complex designs using best practices and good problem-solving skills.
• Experience in taking products through regulatory standards with a strong focus on attention to detail – (Environmental, Reliability, Safety, and Security)
• Experience designing plastic housings for electronic assemblies
• Sound knowledge of product assembly methods, design for manufacture, and test processes.
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes including injection moulding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, machining.
• Good workshop skills, ability to generate prototypes, mock ups, test jigs and development samples.
• Excellent time management skills and organization skills.
• Excellent and thorough documentation skills, maintaining and generation of specification documentation, mechanical drawings, installation documents, regulatory documentation and BOMs for products, parts and assemblies.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career

To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in New Zealand.

The successful applicant will be rewarded with an attractive salary based on their experience and the opportunity to make their mark in a unique and thriving business. If you meet the criteria and want to join our team, then please apply today!