Engineer jobs in Christchurch 8140

About Inition

Inition is an innovation engineering company. For 25 years, as Holmes Solutions, we helped clients solve complex challenges, with strategy, engineering and testing under one roof. This year we became Inition: independent, 100% employee owned, and we’re growing!

At Inition, we are innovation engineers, which means we have developed some amazing products that have brands of their own: Whoosh transport is changing the way people move through cities, and Switchback is creating unique ride experiences around the world.

Join us
We’re always on the lookout for epic talent. This ad is open all year, and we review applications every month. We’ll work out together where you fit best in our team. If the timing isn’t right yet, we’ll keep in touch.

We have full-time opportunities based in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, on either a permanent or fixed-term basis.

What you'll do:

• Own mechanical design work on real projects, from first concept through to build and test.

• Work through problems that aren’t fully defined, often with no clear precedent, and change course when something isn’t working.

• Make the calls that are yours to make, and raise the risky ones early.

• Check your work before anyone else sees it, and help others do the same.

• Work alongside engineers from other disciplines, designers, technicians and clients, and explain your thinking plainly.

• Share what you know, and give and take honest feedback.

What you'll bring to the team:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or Mechatronics), or equivalent.

• Experience owning engineering work on real projects, past graduate level.

• Confidence with 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and engineering calculations to the relevant standards.

• Care for quality, and the habit of asking early when a call isn’t yours to make.

• Curiosity, and comfort working through problems with no clear precedent.

• A bonus, not a must: FEA, Python, amusement ride standards such as AS 3533, or CPEng.

• Experience leading or mentoring others is nice to have but not required.

Why Inition

You'll be joining a supportive, innovative, and down-to-earth team where no two days look the same. You'll work across a diverse and exciting range of work, surrounded by people who genuinely care about what they do and how they do it. For a sneak peak, see our brand video here.

We're a close-knit team that champions innovation, knowledge-sharing, and work-life balance. We celebrate diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds because we believe in the power of varied perspectives to drive innovation.

Some of the great perks we offer:

• Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• KiwiSaver and an annual wellness allowance
• Flexible hours, and working remotely at times
• Up to four hours a week for approved study, plus conferences and courses
• A growth path on our Engineering Ladder, and many opportunities for enhancing your capabilities.

Where you'll work:
You can be based in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland. Our lab and test facilities are in Christchurch, so if you’re based elsewhere, you can expect some travel. Don’t worry, we’ll take care of it.

Take Your Next Step With Us:
If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and want your work to matter, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV, a Cover Letter and answer a few short questions, so we can get to know you better. You’re also welcome to include a portfolio or project examples to support your application.