Mechanical Design Engineer

Sydney South  |  Permanent

Published 04/12/2009

• Growing Business
• Excellent Team Environment

About Our Client
Established in Australia more than 60 years ago, Zip Industries has successfully grown into a world leader in the design and manufacture of instant boiling and chilled (filtered drinking) water systems. Today Zip remains a proudly Australian company with an impressive manufacturing operation at their Sydney facility. Their strong market position is built on a reputation for developing innovative and premium quality products that can be found in businesses and homes around the world, from Baulkham Hills to Buckingham Palace. The business has a team based culture with design, quality, procurement and manufacturing departments working closely together. Due to Zip’s continued growth and expansion they are looking to strengthen their design team with the addition of an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer in Sydney.

Job Description
As a seasoned mechanical design engineer you will be part of a development team that takes products from concept, through prototyping and into production. This is a very hands on role with a high degree of diversity, requiring that you manage multiple concurrent projects related to product cost, reliability, quality and manufacture. To fit with the business culture you will need to support your team members and those of manufacturing. Technically you will be required to take a hand’s on approach to prototyping whilst incorporating product aesthetics in your design for manufacture.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful you will:

• Have tertiary qualifications and proven mechanical design experience.
• Have experience of taking products from concept to manufacture
• Have a hands on approach to tooling, prototyping and liaising with manufacturing.
• Experience with Solidworks or Pro Engineer
• Experience in appliance design and sheet metal fabrication will be an advantage.
• Be a team player
• Be innovative and creative
• Be conscientious and take ownership

What's On Offer
Zip is a company with a strong track record of continued growth and Australian design and manufacture. Zips products can be found in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South East Asia, Australia and NZ. This is an excellent opportunity not for someone looking for a new job, but rather a fulfilling career within a motivated and passionate team. You will have a challenging role of running interesting projects and design products for the global market. You will have the benefits of an experienced and supportive team of colleagues and management. An attractive salary package with potential bonuses is available commensurate with experience.

Apply for this job
Apply online using the form below or phone Simon Aldridge on +612 8292 2064 quoting job reference A107165125

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