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Product Development Engineer

Dandenong Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Product Development Engineer will lead the design and development of fastening tools, consumables, and associated products, managing the process from concept through to production. The role requires expertise in CAD design and manufacturing processes, with a focus on creating innovative solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Innovate and Lead
  • Global Collaboration

About Our Client

The client is a global leader in industrial products and solutions, specializing in the design and manufacturing of fastening tools, consumables, and related equipment. They focus on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, supported by a strong commitment to engineering excellence and continuous product development.

Job Description

Key responsibilities



  • Lead Product Design: Initiate and co-develop concept designs for fastening tools and consumables based on user feedback, refining them through 3D CAD and iterative design processes.


  • Prototype Development: Oversee the creation of physical prototypes using rapid prototyping methods, continuously testing and improving designs based on user feedback.


  • Product Specifications: Collaborate with marketing, manufacturing, and other departments to define project scope, costs, and feasibility, ensuring alignment with design and manufacturing requirements.


  • Design & Validation: Finalize product designs with sourcing teams, establish manufacturing supply chains, and conduct product testing and field validation. Contribute to patent applications and product safety.


  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to drive the industrialization of new products, ensuring successful market launch and product performance.


  • Project Management: Coordinate the product development process, managing timelines and ensuring projects meet all milestones and deadlines.



The Successful Applicant

Ideal candidate

  • Experience: 5+ years in product design and development, preferably in mechanical or mechatronics engineering.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD design (preferably SOLIDWORKS) and exposure to various manufacturing processes (e.g., plastic injection molding, stamping, machining).
  • Problem-Solving: Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with mechanical systems.
  • Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and lead product development projects.
  • Product Development: Experience in taking products from concept to final production, including prototyping and validation.
  • Education: Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering (Master's preferred).
  • Leadership: Exposure to project management and technical leadership is a plus.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external partners.

What's on Offer

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a global leader in industrial products, including potential for leadership roles.

The chance to work on cutting-edge product development in a dynamic and collaborative team focused on high-quality engineering solutions.

Contact
Rhys Shelley
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6648358
Phone number
+(61) 416092204

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design and R&D
What is your industry?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Dandenong
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rhys Shelley
Consultant phone
+(61) 416092204
Job Reference
JN-012025-6648358
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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