Mechanical Design Manager

Wyma Solutions; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyma Solutions, a world leader in post-harvest handling equipment, seeks a Mechanical Design Manager to lead a product group and mentor the design team at our Christchurch facility. You will drive high engineering standards from concept through installation, excel in CAD and analysis, and ensure design for manufacture and cost optimisation while delivering multiple projects on time.

This role offers a newly built, state-of-the-art environment and broad global focus, with operations in multiple

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical/machinery design in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience and ability to build collaborative teams.
• Strong 2D/3D CAD capability and engineering analysis skills.
• Experience in design for manufacture and cost optimisation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• An engineering qualification (Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar or relevant experience).

Responsibilities

• Design quality and technical excellence across assigned products
• Continuous improvement, informed by customer feedback and operational learnings
• Robust documentation that supports efficient manufacturing and assembly
• Full lifecycle support, from procurement through to installation, operation, and aftermarket service

Skills

Mechanical design

Team leadership

CAD (2D/3D)

Design for manufacture

Project management

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Mechatronics) or similar

Job description

VACANCY Wyma NZ

Permanent, Full Time

Christchurch, New Zealand

Mechanical Design Manager

• Global Focus
• Leading World Class Capital Equipment Design and Manufacturer
• Newly built World Class facility and Working Environment

Wyma, www.wymasolutions.com, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of post-harvest vegetable and fruit handling equipment. We are based in Christchurch (in a new state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility), with operations in Australia, UK, and Czech Republic.

Wyma strengthened its position in May 2023 when it was acquired by MHM Automation Limited, a New Zealand‑headquartered global agritech company serving the meat, dairy, grain, and horticulture sectors. In 2024, MHM Automation and Wyma joined the Fortifi Food Processing Solutions group enabling Fortifi to deliver solutions ranging from single‑line improvements to fully automated food processing plants worldwide.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Design Manager to take the technical lead for a group of products and to support the Senior Design Manager by leading detailed engineering development and product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will ensure products are designed and delivered to a high engineering standard by focusing on:

• Design quality and technical excellence across assigned products
• Continuous improvement, informed by customer feedback and operational learnings
• Robust documentation that supports efficient manufacturing and assembly
• Full lifecycle support, from procurement through to installation, operation, and aftermarket service

About You

You are a strong technical leader with a passion for design excellence and developing high‑performing teams.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in mechanical/machinery design, ideally in a similar industrial environment
• Demonstrated people leadership experience and ability to build collaborative teams
• Strong 2D/3D CAD capability and engineering analysis skills
• Experience in design for manufacture and cost optimisation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to deadlines
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
• A relevant engineering qualification (Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar or relevant experience)

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