Senior Mechanical Engineer

Highly Competitive
  1. Permanent
  2. Manufacturing
  3. New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
Posting date: 27 Oct 2026
71170

Join a cutting-edge, venture-backed medical technology organisation developing breakthrough diagnostic imaging technology with the potential to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Proclinical is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in the design and development of complex electromechanical systems within a highly innovative and regulated product environment. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of mechanical designs from concept through to manufacturing while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and electromechanical systems.
  • Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analyses, and first-principles design assessments.
  • Create detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
  • Drive Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/DFA) activities with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
  • Support prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, verification, and design optimisation.
  • Collaborate with software, electrical, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to solve complex engineering challenges.
  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to product development activities from early-stage concept through to commercialisation.

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proven years of working experience in mechanical product development.
  • Strong CAD experience, ideally using SolidWorks.
  • Proven experience with mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and product verification.
  • Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to lead technical projects and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience in medical devices, healthcare technology, aerospace, robotics, defence, or other highly regulated industries is advantageous.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Jason Nathan at j.nathan@proclinical.com.

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