Engineering Design Manager

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand TRT - Tidd Ross Todd Full time

About us We are TRT, market leaders in heavy transport trailers, mobile cranes and specialised equipment. We have been in the business since 1967, know our stuff, know how to get it done and we make it happen
The Role TRT are offering an excellent opportunity for you to be employed by our long-standing and successful company as an Engineering Design Manger. We are looking for a creative and forward thinking person with strong leadership skills to manage our team of phenomenal Design Engineers.

Key management position requirements:

- Strong and effective communicator on all levels
- Have a sound working knowledge of Solidworks and AutoCad
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office based products including Excel
- An understanding of the ISO 9001:2015 quality system
- Ensure all designs are created using proven engineering practices
- Ensure all products designed fully comply with all safety, industry and legislation standards
- Take an active role in staff recruiting, inductions and training
- Provide engineering technical support and approval to the manufacturing team
- Heavy transport design / engineering experience is preferable with a working knowledge of NZTA legislative requirements
- Ensure all TRT manufactured products meet NZ and Australia compliance standards and regulations

What do you need to be successful?
- Specialised degree in design or engineering and or prior work experience in this field
- Clean NZ driver’s license
- Be committed and motivated to completing work in an accurate and timely manner
- Be meticulous
- Be a positive ‘team player’ who also looks for ways to improve
- Have a good level of accuracy
- Strong awareness of conducting all activities and tasks with safety in mind
- Be physically fit to move a range of parts on a daily basis
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment

What we can offer YOU
- Career development and growth opportunities
- The opportunity to join a progressive company that continually strives to remain the best in the manufacturing industrial market
- A supportive environment to grow and add further value
- A dynamic and fast paced working environment
- A company who believes in their staff
- No 2 days are the same
- Monday - Friday working week

Bring together all your skills and talents to take on the challenge and start your new future today
Remuneration will reflect the senior nature of this position.

This is your chance to become a team member in a quality-leading company.

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