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The opportunity
Not every great engineer wants to spend their days managing people and sitting in meetings.

If you're a technically strong Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, improving designs and helping others develop, this could be your next move.

We're recruiting an Engineering Manager for an established engineering and manufacturing business in Upper Hutt.

You'll lead a team of four designers while remaining firmly involved in the technical work. From concept through to manufacture, you'll influence how products are designed, built and improved.

What you'll be doing
  • Leading, mentoring and supporting the Design Office
  • Delivering hands-on mechanical design using Autodesk Inventor
  • Developing 3D models, assemblies, drawings and BOMs
  • Driving design quality, CAD standards and engineering improvements
  • Solving practical engineering and manufacturing challenges
  • Working closely with production and project teams to turn good designs into great outcomes
What we're looking for
You're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong technical capability and the confidence to guide others.

You'll bring:
  • A mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent
  • Advanced Autodesk Inventor skills
  • Experience designing machinery, industrial equipment or fabricated products
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and DFM/DFA
  • Experience mentoring, supervising or technically leading others
  • A practical, commercially minded approach to engineering
You don't need to be an established Engineering Manager.  If you're a Senior or Lead Mechanical Design Engineer ready for greater responsibility, we'd like to hear from you.

Why consider it?
This is an opportunity to shape engineering outcomes, develop a capable team and make a genuine impact on design quality and manufacturing performance.

Where to from here?
To apply click on the APPLY button and upload your cover letter and CV, or for a confidential discussion call Brigitta Warren on 021 466 732.

Please note that you will need to be in New Zealand to be considered for this role and only those short listed will be responded to.