About Us
We’re two brothers from New Zealand, both professional engineers and lifelong automotive enthusiasts.
Ando Engineering was founded from a shared passion for creating high-performance solutions that are functional, well engineered and built with purpose. While our roots are in performance automotive development, our focus has grown to include bespoke engineering, advanced manufacturing and design services alongside the aftermarket products we create.
Unlike traditional workshops, we don’t service or maintain customer vehicles. Our work sits further upstream, combining engineering, design and manufacturing to help bring ideas into reality.
Our capabilities span CAD and scan-based design, additive manufacturing, composites and complete concept-to-manufacture solutions. Whether supporting a client project or developing our own products, we apply the same philosophy: thoughtful engineering, practical manufacturing and attention to detail.
Many of the parts we offer began as solutions for our own projects. Once proven and refined, we make them available to others who value quality and genuine engineering.
Based in Taranaki, New Zealand and working with both domestic and international clients, Ando Engineering exists to bridge the gap between high-level design and real-world manufacturing.
Without turning this into a full CV, here’s a quick overview of our background so you know exactly who’s behind the work.
We’re always listening, and we welcome feedback from both clients and the wider enthusiast community. Our goal is simple: create engineering solutions, products and experiences we’re genuinely proud to put our name behind.
Meet the Team
Tyler Anderson - Co-Founder | Chief Marine Engineer
Tyler brings extensive expertise from his career as a Chief Marine Engineer in the offshore industry, where he is responsible for the full technical management of large scale offshore Assets.
For the uninitiated in the marine industry, this role makes him deeply experienced in a wide range of engineering disciplines, including:
- Combustion & Power Generation
- Thermodynamics
- Machine design
- Pneumatics
- Tribology
- Fluid Dynamics & Hydraulics
- Automation and control strategy
- Hybrid and Drivetrain systems
- Metallurgy and Materials Science
- Failure Analysis
Essentially, this makes him a professional fault finder and problem solver.
At Ando Engineering, Tyler’s deep knowledge in a broad range of engineering applications ensures that every part is engineered for durability, reliability, and performance in real-world applications.
Connor Anderson - Co-Founder | Mechanical Engineer | High-Performance Product Specialist
Connor is a Mechanical Engineer with First-Class Honours from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, with extensive experience in product development, manufacturing, and motorsport engineering.
His career began in product design engineering for a major OEM, where he gained hands-on experience in large-scale manufacturing, quality control, and product lifecycle management. He later transitioned into tire testing and vehicle dynamics development for global automotive brands like Nissan, Chrysler-Stellantis, and Nexen, working on performance refinement at the highest level.
Currently, Connor works at High Performance Academy (HPA), where he develops, designs, and presents technical courses for the motorsport industry. This role keeps him directly engaged with cutting-edge technology, leading manufacturers, and key industry professionals, ensuring he stays at the forefront of modern engineering solutions. He is also deeply involved in hands-on race car development, working on real competition cars and gaining firsthand experience in race engineering and trackside support.
Connor specialises in advanced motorsports product development.
His engineering expertise includes:
- Advanced CAD Design & Product Engineering
- 3D Scanning, Metal 3D Printing & Composites manufacturing
- Manufacturing Processes & Materials
- Suspension Design, Chassis and Brake system Development
- Vehicle Dynamics & Handling
- Motorsport Applications, Testing & Analysis
- OEM Pre-Release Vehicle Testing
- Race Engineering & Trackside Support
At Ando Engineering, Connor applies this real-world experience in high-performance automotive development to create products that are not just engineered for performance but built to withstand the demands of motorsport and real-world driving.
His deep understanding of modern manufacturing, product design, and motorsport engineering ensures that every component meets the highest standards in durability, precision, and innovation.