The world of engineering — and all that it encompasses — offers a range of exciting opportunities, incorporating research, development, design, manufacture and operation of products and services.
From the fine details of robotics and the precision of tool making, to the massive cranes, cutter and benders involved in heavy engineering, the applications are boundless!
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Dunedin is one of New Zealand's premier industrial centres with a world-class reputation for engineering excellence. This reputation is founded on its ability to create innovative solutions to difficult problems.
Some of the world's largest international companies including Whirlpool, Ford and General Motors source their equipment and specialised components from Dunedin because they know they can trust our quality and precision, our skills and experience.
We continue to make our mark as innovators in engineering because we don't just make things — we provide solutions...
The Dunedin engineering sector is committed to supporting local Christchurch companies in the rebuild wherever possibly, providing additional skills, labour, expertise and equipment where needed.
Surrounding the core of high-quality export drivers of Dunedin's engineering industry is a comprehensive network of experiences, specialised support firms, ensuring that almost every aspect of engineering is available. They provide a strong infrastructure within which innovation in design and manufacture is nurtured.
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Dunedin offers a distinctive harbourside industrial area, described by Dunedin business consultant Dr. James Henry as "unique in the world", because of its cluster of engineering industries situated close to a harbour, making the city an ideal facility for a logistic base.
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EDI (Engineering Dunedin Inc) have recognised the strong growth in the engineering sector and have identified a shortage of skilled labour and new blood. We believe that the industry's combined efforts in addressing this will provide benefits to the whole sector.
EDI invites all Dunedin engineering companies to utilise these resources, with the aim of promoting further industry growth.
Explore the wealth of local engineering expertise and skills