About Us
FRAMECAD provides industry-leading construction software and hardware solutions and services to a range of customers across the globe, and we have bold plans for future growth. We believe that our solutions have the potential to revolutionize construction and be better for the planet. Our ambition is to Make Building Better and we are determined to realize it.
Our offer incorporates building systems, design and engineering methodology, design software, cloud business systems, manufacturing equipment, service, maintenance and parts, training support, and custom designed components that enable Modern Methods of Construction to deliver time and cost-efficient construction across a range of applications and sectors.
What you will be doing
This position will be responsible for managing mechanical design outputs across FRAMECAD’s roll-forming manufacturing systems, ensuring high standards in functional design, innovation, prototyping, optimisation and product development.
You will play a critical leadership role in mentoring and guiding our team of design engineers, establishing clear design processes, working cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement, and ensuring delivery of high-quality mechanical designs that support manufacturing and customer needs. The role also provides technical input and oversight for in-service product support and collaboration with Customer Success and Operations teams.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a proven leader with a strong mechanical design background who can seamlessly manage people and projects while maintaining technical excellence. You’ll have the ability to oversee design documentation, ensure adherence to international standards, validate design integrity through FEA, and manage relationships with third-party suppliers related to the manufacture and supply of machine components and assemblies. A proactive and collaborative approach, along with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement, will be key to success in this role.
Skills and Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design, with at least 2 years in a team leadership or management role, however your capability and attitude outweighs your time in role
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering/design teams
- Strong interpersonal, communication and planning skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain design processes and standards for capital equipment and manufacturing systems
- Expertise in SOLIDWORKS (or similar 3D modelling tools)
- Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD
- Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and drive project delivery
- Demonstrated success in fostering a high-performance team culture
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-growth environment with a hands-on, can-do attitude
Nice to have:
Experience in an International Business and working with multiple suppliers and customers
What we offer
As well as the opportunity to work with our amazing team, we offer a very competitive base salary, KiwiSaver scheme, catering and refreshments regularly (regular celebrations), a long-service benefit scheme, and all of the support you will need to be successful to support you in this role.
Interested?
If this sounds like you, please apply.
For more information about our business and what we do, please follow these links below:
Website
https://www.framecad.com/
Customer Testimonial - Frame Up Now
https://blog.framecad.com/blog/frame-up-now-say-steel-will-replace-wood-in-the-next-15-years
