About Pacific Helmets

At Pacific Helmets, they design and manufacture high-quality, precision composite Fire and Rescue helmets for both local and international markets. From concept through to full-scale production, every step is managed in-house. As one of the few firefighting helmet manufacturers worldwide, Pacific Helmets are proud to lead with engineering excellence, innovation, and a commitment to saving lives.

Design Engineer – Product Development

What Pacific Helmets Offer

• Supportive and friendly team culture.
• Engaging and technically challenging projects.
• Professional development & career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Innovative, forward-thinking workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve current and new products, from concept through to manufacture.
• Carry out mechanical/composite design, stress analysis, prototyping, and DFM.
• Own projects end-to-end: design, test, and deliver to production.
• Provide drawings, quotes, production oversight, and aftersales support.
• Work with manufacturing to improve processes, drawings, SOPs, and QC.

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (3+ years’ design experience ideal).
• Experience with Composite Materials.
• Strong design skills with knowledge of materials, tolerances, and DFM.
• CAD proficiency (experience with PDM/revision control a plus).
• Analytical problem-solver, self-motivated, and adaptable.
• Clear communicator, written and verbal.

Pacific Helmets Vision 
To deliver excellence in design and engineering—and this role is key to shaping the future of Pacific Helmets product innovation.

Apply Now
Take the next step in your engineering career and help Pacific Helmets design life-saving products. Join a team making a difference— one helmet at a time.

The recruitment for this role is being managed by PN Personnel. For more information, please feel free to contact Christine McAdam on 06 280 2400.