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.