Senior Mechanical Engineer – Join a Growing
Employee-Owned Consultancy
Five-D Limited is a 100% employee-owned, multi-discipline engineering consultancy based in the sunny coastal city of New Plymouth, Taranaki. From our CBD office (just a short walk to the coastal
walkway), we deliver high-quality, practical engineering solutions across New Zealand’s critical industries.
Over the past few years, Five-D has experienced significant growth, building a strong reputation, expanding our client base, and developing a solid forward workload. As we continue this momentum, we are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our high-performing team and help shape the next phase of our journey.
About the Role
This is a senior-level position where you will play a key role in delivering complex engineering projects, strengthening client relationships, and mentoring emerging engineers.
You will:
- Lead mechanical design and contribute to the successful delivery of projects from concept through to completion
- Work closely with clients to understand and solve real-world challenges
- Provide technical leadership and guidance within the team
- Take ownership of technical outcomes, ensuring quality, compliance, and safety requirements are met
- Contribute to business growth and continuous improvement initiatives
Our work is highly collaborative, and we partner closely with our clients and pride ourselves on delivering practical, high-quality engineering solutions.
What We Do
Our core work is within the energy sector, supporting the industries that underpin New Zealand’s way of life. We are also actively expanding into the renewable energy space, contributing to the country’s transition to a more sustainable future.
We work closely with our clients to understand their business, challenges, and goals, delivering practical, high-quality solutions.
About You
You are a well-rounded Senior Engineer who brings both technical depth and a collaborative mindset.
You will bring:
- 8+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering (consulting or industrial environment)
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles, design methods, and relevant standards
- Experience delivering mechanical design across project lifecycles
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes
- Excellent communication and client engagement skills
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with high attention to detail
- A team-first attitude and a passion for mentoring and developing others
Why Join Five-D?
At Five-D, we are committed to creating an environment where people thrive professionally and personally.
What we offer:
- 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday) – designed to protect work/life balance
- Competitive remuneration and paid overtime (when required)
- Flexible working arrangements (hours and location)
- A genuine pathway to employee ownership
- A collaborative, down-to-earth culture
- Diverse and interesting project work across established and emerging sectors
- Real opportunity to influence the direction of a growing business
We’ve moved beyond start-up phase and are now scaling with intent. This means real opportunities for leadership, progression, and impact.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you.
