Mechanical Design Engineer

• Join a well-established innovative and modern organisation

• Busy, varied and challenging role

• Challenging and supportive work environment

The Organisation:

MHM Automation is a New Zealand based company that designs and supplies innovative automated systems and equipment for the global food processing (dairy, meat, and produce), timber/sawmilling, and logistics sectors. We are an international business with numerous installations across Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

MHM is part of the global Fortifi Food Processing Solutions group, together with our sister companies, Bettcher and Frontmatec. MHM’s product range allows Fortifi to expand into materials handling and packaging solutions, with state-of-the-art capabilities in robotics and automation, as well as chilling and freezing, which can be applied across various sectors. 

The Role:

We’re looking for 2 experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to play a key role in the design, development and delivery of innovative material handling solutions, creating detailed designs of machines/systems and working in conjunction with the project team and automation professionals. In this role you will take ownership of the design of packages as identified by the Designer Lead in the project, or take the Designer Lead role as defined by Mechanical Engineering Manager, and ensure design is undertaken within project budgets and timeline, whilst progressively developing and implementing improved systems and processes in line with the Engineering team. You will also work closely with the wider Automation, Projects, and Mechanical teams to ensure operating and cost efficiencies are obtained, quality and safety standards are achieved, and deadlines are met.

About You:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical design

• Experience with Vault Basic is preferred

• Experience with Auto CAD is preferred

• Experience with packaging, processing machines, materials handling equipment/conveyors is advantageous

• Experience within the food industry is advantageous

• Knowledge of structural engineering & manufacturing practices is advantageous

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Qualities of resourcefulness, initiative, and innovation

• High level of computer literacy

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

We Can Offer:

• A competitive remuneration 

• An opportunity to grow your career

• A great team environment

• The opportunity to be part of a very progressive, growing and successful organisation

MHM Automation has 5 product centres of excellence across Australia and New Zealand.  Despite our diversity and business breadth we are small enough for each person to make a difference through our values – we are bold, we are aspirational, we are in it together, we stand by it.