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

THE COMPANY

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

Wyma have consistently continued to grow and develop their business over the past 25 years.  Within their industry sector, they are recognised as being a world leader in innovation and delivery of innovative high-technology equipment and solutions.  Their brand is highly regarded and with their strong R&D focus to keep their products at the forefront of the market their products are regularly rated amongst the best in the market.  

Wyma was further strengthen in May 2023 when it was acquired by MHM Automation Limited who is a global Agritech organisation, headquartered in New Zealand,  They design and supply products and services to Agricultural customers with a focus in the meat, dairy, grain, and horticulture sectors. 

In 2024 MHM Automation and Wyma became part of the global Fortifi Food Processing Solutions group, together with our sister companies Bettcher and Frontmatec. Collectively as Fortifi, they can improve a single line or automate an entire food processing plant, anywhere in the world

THE ROLE

This is an excellent opportunity for an intermediate level Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer with 2+ years’ experience to join a large Design team undertaking a wide range of complex and technical design for capital equipment and machinery.  With a strong Engineering and Design leadership team in place, quality senior engineers working alongside you and a range of challenging project assignments work on, you will be well placed to grow and develop your capability.

The core focus of this role is the continued design of world class products that meet business targets.  You will research, discuss and compile accurate, detailed drawings for the manufacture of equipment within specified time frames.  You will ensure product manufacturing is to design requirements.  You will design solutions to resolve warranties within specified time frames. 

SKILLS

Ideally you will have a several of the following attributes:

• Advanced knowledge and skill in mechanical design and electronics as it relates to machinery and mechatronics.
• Competent in assessing the strength and stiffness of mechanical and structural systems. Including determining design loads from standards, using assumptions to create FBD’s or models, calculating member loads and stresses by hand calculations or beam models.
• Possess expertise in machine design in a relevant organisation / industry.
• Superior Inventor solid modelling skills and experience
• Superior computer skills including CAD solid modelling
• Must be able to work in a team and foster collaborative working relationships across the organisation as well as support less experienced staff members.
• Proven design for manufacture experience
• Able to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing
• Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual
• Ability to follow prescribed processes
• Intuitiveness to be able to quickly assess situations and act decisively and effectively
• Proven  ability to work meet deadlines in a multi-tasking environment

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification(s) in mechanical or mechatronics engineering or extensive practical experience.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Richard from FOSTERRA on 03 379 7002 or 021 85 45 45.