Mechanical Design Manager

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyma seeks a Design Manager to lead a team delivering high‑quality mechanical equipment. Based in Christchurch, you will drive design excellence, guide detailed engineering development and ensure products meet manufacturing and service requirements.

You will manage multiple projects, foster collaborative teams, and apply CAD tools and engineering analysis to optimise cost and performance across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design within an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership of design teams and collaboration across disciplines.
• Strong proficiency with CAD tools and upfront engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design quality and technical excellence across assigned products.
• Drive continuous improvement informed by customer feedback and lessons learned.
• Maintain robust documentation to support manufacturing and assembly.
• Provide full lifecycle support from procurement to installation and service.

Skills

Mechanical design

People leadership

CAD capability

Tools

Engineering analysis

2D/3D CAD

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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)