Senior Mechanical Engineer at ZURU

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Auckland City, NZ. Full‑time onsite position offering great opportunities for career growth. We're rebuilding how the world constructs homes. Position Overview ZURU House is a fully integrated modular prefabricated housing system. This role owns the mechanical engineering at its core. Position Impact In the first 3–6 months, you'll take ownership of your product within the building system, build a clear picture of how your design decisions affect adjacent products, and establish direct working relationships with cross‑functional leads across the globe. By 12 months, you'll have full technical and compliance ownership of your product—from manufacture and shipping through to installation and long‑term use—with multiple test cycles, design improvements, and the ability to lead cross‑functional delivery independently. Key Responsibilities Product Design – develop mechanical components in SolidWorks, own the full design cycle from concept to manufacture‑ready outputs. Prototyping & Testing – build and test in‑house prototypes, document results, iterate based on findings, drive multiple test cycles with a clear track record of design improvement. System Integration – map how design changes affect adjacent areas of the building system; collaborate with owners of connected products to manage dependencies before problems arise. Compliance & Standards – work with compliance specialists to ensure designs meet relevant building codes and standards for each target market; build compliance in from the start. Cross‑functional Collaboration – coordinate with China manufacturing, LA industrial design, NZ engineering, and Italian software teams; align on design intent and delivery timelines across multiple time zones. Manufacturing & Development – resolve product manufacturing challenges; review design integration into the full building system; develop products through testing and into manufacture with minimal hand‑holding. Technical Documentation – maintain system documentation including design specs, test records, and change logs; write clearly for engineers. Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. 5+ years in mechanical product development across any industry. Proficient in SolidWorks – manufacture‑ready 3D designs, independently. Proven track record from concept through to tested, manufacture‑ready solutions. Familiarity with product compliance and building or technical standards – beneficial but not a dealbreaker. LIFE@ZURU At ZURU we have cultivated a high‑performing culture encouraging excellence. You work toward ambitious goals, learn, perform, and improve together while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day. As ZURU grows rapidly, opportunities are abundant. We encourage wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr