Design Engineer
Location: Horotiu, Waikato, NZ
Are you a skilled Design Engineer with a passion for innovation? We are looking for a talented Design Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of milking systems.
You will be responsible for creating innovative designs that enhance the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of our products. You will work closely with our development team, from concept to production, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
You will be involved in ‘hands on design’ as well as ensuring projects meet key milestones and deliverables. Producing detailed drawings, you will own the transition from design to manufacture and ongoing product management, all of which occurs on our site at Horotiu.
Key tasks include:
- Design and develop mechanical and plastic components and systems for milking technology.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions
- Conduct feasibility studies, prototyping, and testing of designs
- Analyse and solve complex design challenges to ensure optimal functionality
- Provide ongoing technical support for the production and implementation of designs.
- Maintain the Milking Systems product portfolio
There is a strong focus on collaboration with the wider NPD team and other stakeholders to tap into the extensive internal expertise to deliver innovative componentry and systems for the Agri-tech sector. You will be an excellent communicator, who is well organised and can hit the ground running. Excellent priority setting will ensure those key milestones and deliverables are met.
To be successful you will have:
- Minimum 3 years’ design experience designing with metal, plastics, and automation products
- A recognised degree in Design Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in product design, preferably in agriculture, automation, or similar industries.
- Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
- Solid understanding of design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skill
- A passion for sustainable, innovative engineering solutions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Approachable and flexible
- A strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- Have a good understanding, and passion for Agri-tech
- Develop, manage, and sustain excellent relationships (both internal and external)
Benefits of joining the team:
- Collaborative, supportive and innovative team
- Great sector
- Well-known and respected brand
- Competitive package
- Recognition of Long Service
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
About the company:
Waikato Milking Systems is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of dairy systems and technology. Our focus is on high performing milking solutions and dairy technology including rotary milking systems, herringbone and parallel systems, dairy automation, milk yield recording, cow identification, animal heat and health systems, sorting and animal management, dairy management systems and milk cooling. Waikato Milking Systems global headquarters and engineering divisions are in Hamilton, NZ with offices and Warehouses in Australia, USA, UK, Ireland, and China, with agents and customers in every dairying nation in the world.
How to apply:
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of what we have to offer, apply today. Please note our pre-employment process includes a Ministry of Justice check. All candidates must have the right to live and work in NZ.