Design Engineer - New Plymouth

• Join a family focused company that genuinely values its people
• Be part of a collaborative team where your ideas and contributions matter
• Strong opportunity to develop technical, CAD and project coordination skills

About Pioneer Manufacturing / Metro Fires

A local, family-owned company that specialises in wood fire development, sold through nationwide heating retailers, and heating specialists. We provide complete home heating solutions with our range of indoor and outdoor fireplaces and complementary products.

Pioneer Manufacturing has a unique team culture within an open office environment. We value our people, encourage their development, and reward their performance, with many team members having been with us for over 15 years. At Pioneer, it's not just about business, it's about lasting relationships and delivering the highest level of service to our customers.

About the role:

Working closely with our experienced Design Team, you will support both the ongoing improvement of existing products and the development of exciting new ones. From concept through to production, you will see ideas become reality and make a genuine impact on the future of our products.

In this role, you will:

• Develop concepts, CAD models, manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
• Support project planning, prototyping, testing, validation and engineering changes
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to deliver practical, high-quality and reliable solutions
• Maintain design documentation, version control and engineering records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Work alongside production and the wider team to solve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement

The Ideal Candidate will be someone who:

• Has practical experience in design, manufacturing or mechanical engineering
• Is confident using SolidWorks to develop CAD models and technical drawings
• Has strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
• Communicates effectively and enjoys collaborating with others to solve challenges
• Is creative & has a genuine interest in product development, innovation and continuous improvement
• Enjoys solving technical problems and can maintain focus on detailed design work
• Takes ownership of their work and is motivated to continue learning and developing their engineering career

Experience with sheet metal design, fabrication or machining, Adobe Creative Suite, Flow Simulation, and product testing and prototyping would be advantageous but is not essential.

Ready to apply?

If you are looking for a role where you can continue to develop your engineering career, contribute to innovative products and join a business that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and cover letter, or contact our Recruitment Partner, People Passion, on 0800 HR FOR U for a confidential chat.

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