Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity in our Christchurch Head Office for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our new product development-focused Mechanical Engineering team on a permanent basis.

The duties of the role will include:

• Requirements capture and analysis
• Design specification and implementation
• Critical examination and review of design solutions
• Supporting product manufacture
• Staying up to date with standards, processes, and market expectations
• Providing training and mentorship to engineers, guiding them in engineering methodologies
• Leading design efforts by showcasing innovation and deep expertise across a wide range of engineering tasks
• Supporting team growth by helping other engineers refine skills, develop new capabilities, and accelerate their learning

To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience in the discipline. As well as:

• Experience with plastic and rubber mouldings, die castings, extrusions, and sheet-metal, DFM, and 3D design tools (particularly Creo)
• Up-to-date, practical knowledge of Mechanical design principles and processes
• Excellent observational and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, project management, and teamwork skills

What's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to Listen. Courage to Act. Integrity to Deliver) that underpins our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

• We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance after 12 months, annual flu vaccinations, and extra sick leave in your first year.
• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
• We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club (including regular sausage sizzles!).

About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe. Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

About the Team

The Tait Mechanical team is a highly competent products and solutions development team, with a broad range of skills and a collaborative working environment. The work is complex, varied, and challenging, providing great opportunities for personal development. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of the entire Mechanical development life cycle at Tait.

Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high-performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter-we look forward to hearing from you. Applications close Sunday 28th September 2025.