We are seeking a Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer to join the team.
The details below are a wish list and we don't necessarily expect an exact match - we'd still like to hear from you!
Who we are: Eight360 is a Wellington-based VR startup that has developed a unique, world-leading immersive simulator platform called NOVA. We’re doing interesting things and pushing boundaries to make the future happen. This makes the workplace culture exciting, dynamic, and fast-moving.
What you’ll do: Your role is to design and build the NOVA hardware, including physically assembling the NOVA product. You’ll develop bespoke parts and use off the shelf components with a range of materials and turn them into the world’s greatest simulator.
Key tasks:
- Design and prototyping of mechanical hardware solutions.
- Develop and sourcing of components and assemblies (including preparation of technical drawings and documentation to support these processes, and supplier liaison)
-Using CAD/CAM packages to create 3D models (Fusion360)
-Use of modern workshop equipment including digital fabrication machinery e.g. 3D printers, CNC routers and laser cutters
-Fabrication and assembly in a low-volume production setting.
- Production management, Manage due dates and resources to meet deadlines. Coordinating stock of long-lead parts and ensuring orders are fulfilled in a timely manner
- Supply chain management, from supplier relationships to inventory levels
- Managing of contractors and subcontractors
-Price checking
-Quality control
-Timing management - Adopt a “Fail-Forwards” mentality and embrace uncertainty, with a willingness to take calculated risks and experiment.
Relevant Skills and Experience:
- BE or higher in Mechanical, Mechatronic or similar engineering, 3+ years experience in relevant roles/industry
- Good organisational skills, quick learner, interested in learning different skills
- Fusion 360 CAD software (3+ years of experience)
- Technical product design, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and refining new products
- Creativity, technically savvy, excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work both independently and within teams and under time constraints
- Hands-on fabrication and assembly work, familiarity with range of power tools and how to not injure yourself.
- Time management - able to set tasks, priorities and achieve goals.
- Good relationship management skills with suppliers both local and international.
- Experience communicating and dealing with overseas suppliers, factories and contract manufacturers (esp. China)
- Being the team player who brings everyone from across the business together to get the job done
Bonus Skills
- Project management, Agile methodologies (e.g. scrum, kanban), Lean manufacturing
- Use of inventory and goods management software e.g. Cin7, Unleashed, StockTrim
- Experience working in a factory, manufacturing operation, or similar.
- Startup or small-company experience a plus
Where: Our office and workshop is based in Petone, Wellington. Most of our work is conducted here. You may be occasionally required to travel and work offsite.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone who wants to join a small team and have an active part in creating something amazing.
