Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Central Sydney

Salarynegotiable plus bonuses

Permanent, full time, flexible hours

Sponsorship available

Fast-growing global brand, based in Sydney, is looking for a Design Engineer to join the team. Requiring a hands-on approach to problem solving to deliver designs and robustly engineered solutions to specification, with a high degree of quality. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company with a strong philosophy of wellbeing, health and wellness.

About the Company

World-class consumer product development company with corporate awareness of environmental and community impact, delivering first class products that nurture health and wellbeing. Committed to building a diverse team with differing perspectives, with a shared enthusiasm for food science, health and wellness and for challenging product development norms.

Role and Responsibilities

You will be a lateral thinker and problem-solver, taking responsibility for decision making for the complete product lifecycle and its impact on environment and community. You'll have the enthusiasm and ability to change existing product development approaches.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring products are holistically considered and linked to the company's mission and ethics
• Detail design of electromechanical assembly designs with a broad range of materials, production and finishing knowledge and thermal management design
• Fast turnaround prototype construction, produced both internally and with contractors
• Communicating with overseas manufacturers on component and assembly development and product quality expectations
• Maintaining technical documentation and reporting to stakeholders
• Following product performance test procedures to ensure the quality and safety of product satisfies regulatory standards and brand expectations
• Supporting the development and delivery of the strategic product roadmap in an efficient and timely manner

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, mechatronic or manufacturing engineering with electromechanical experience in both a product design and manufacturing environment
• Circa 7+ years of engineering experience
• Experience with domestic consumer products in the food or beverage industry a plus
• End-to-end product development experience
• Motor driven product development experience considered highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials and manufacturing processes and rapid prototyping
• Proven experience collaborating with cross functional teams, locally and abroad, as well as coordinating with international manufacturing partners
• Familiar with both regional and international safety compliance standards
• Proficiency in CAD modelling (Solidworks), mechanical and thermal analysis knowledge considered an advantage

Competencies

• Entrepreneurial spirit with a personal interest in health and wellbeing
• A proactive problem-solver, with ability to balance strong analytical skills with an appreciation of the creative vision
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, to all levels of the business
• Thrive within small multidisciplinary groups
• An openminded, creative thinker with the ability to inspire and compliment the global team
• Confidence in problem solving and developing products from concept to production

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Strong culture of wellbeing and health and wellness community engagement
• Competitive salary, Super &
  incentives
• International travel (average 1 week duration, 4-6 trips per year)
• Training opportunities
• Sponsorship available

How to apply

Any questions about this vacancy? Please contact Paul Surridge at RHL Recruitment, Sydney.

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