Structures Engineer (Mechanical Design)

Christchurch
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

THE ENGINEER WE NEEDIn this is a role we are looking for a person who wants to act as a Design Leader. You can demonstrate your ability to take the lead and take ownership of the design, can articulate yourself well when communicating your solution and importantly despite the complexity of what you are working with, you will have the ability to aim for simplicity with your design so that when a change is made to one dimension the rest of them adjust also.THIS ROLEThis is an excellent opportunity for an intermediate to senior level Mechanical Design Engineer to join a large Design and Delivery team undertaking a wide range of complex and technical design for capital equipment, machinery and structures. 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 design of the Supporting Structures, also known as the machine frame or base. They provide a stable foundation for the machinery, ensuring proper operation and longevity. These structures are expected to address the individual needs of the client, be robust, capable of withstanding the machinery's weight, vibrations, and the loads it handles during operation.You will research, discuss and compile accurate, detailed drawings for the manufacture of equipment and structures within specified time frames. You will ensure product manufacturing is to design requirements. You will design solutions to resolve warranties within specified time frames.EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND CAPABILITYIdeally you will have a several of the following attributes:

Qualifications and appropriate experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.
Experience in structural engineering from a mechanical perspective, with experience in calculations of stress strain and FEA is highly regarded
Sound 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, or similar CAD tool.
Superior computer skills in the Microsoft 365 suites and ERP systems.
Super skills in 3D AND 2D CAD modelling. Inventor is the CAD product used.
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

COMPANY OVERVIEWWyma’s Head Office and core production site is based in Christchurch, where it has recently moved into a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Wyma developed its revolutionary Vege-Polisher in 1991, it now has production facilities on three continents and sells equipment and line solutions in more than 90 global markets.Wyma was further strengthen in May 2023 when it was acquired by who is a global Agritech organisation, headquartered in New Zealand, MHM Automation 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 their sister companies Bettcher and Frontmatec. Collectively as Fortifi, they can improve a single line or automate an entire food processing plant, anywhere in the worldWHAT WYMA DOESWyma, , is a world leader in the design and manufacture of post-harvest vegetable and fruit handling equipment, refer and search under Wyma Solutions. Wyma have consistently grown and developed 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 among the best in the market.Wyma is focused on delivering customers a turn-key solution – it’s not just about individual pieces of equipment or machinery in the line, they provide integration equipment including support structures, conveyors, electrical integration and programming.For a confidential discussion, please contact Richard from FOSTERRA on 03 379 7002 or 021 85 45 45.Keywords: Load Calculations, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural Stability, Structural Strength, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanisms, Structural Engineer

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