AddressSydney
Salary negotiable + Super + Bonus
Permanent, full time
Hybrid
Are you a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer, looking for an opportunity to work for a leading manufacturer of accessories and related products in the outdoor activity/leisure industry? Would you enjoy the challenge of designing a range of exciting products and collaborating with others to ensure manufacturability? Our client is looking for Mechanical Engineers to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills and ideas will be valued and appreciated.
About the company
My client is a reputable producer of innovative, versatile and customisable products in the outdoor consumer industry. They design, engineer and manufacture industry-leading equipment that inspires adventure.
Role and Responsibilities
- Design components and accessories in accordance with design and development processes
- Coordinate manufacturing trials and production sign off
- Collaborate with Operations - Supply Chain on product manufacturability
- Undertake DFM, DFX projects in collaboration with Operations, Sales and Marketing
- Undertake design failure test and validation to ensure products meet regulatory, performance and quality specifications
- Work collaboratively with other members of the engineering team
- Generate compliance documentation, fitting instructions and BOM
- Complete engineering documentation, drawing management and document controls
- Adhere to policies and procedures re internal controls and safe workplace
- Generate ideas and formulate solutions, liaising with the team and other departments
Your Skills and Experience
With a Bachelor's degree in the field of Mechanical, Aerospace or Mechatronics Engineering plus 2-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, you will have:
- Experience with 3D modelling CAD (Solidworks preferred), Microsoft Project, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), FEA
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and a hands on approach to work
- Experience in engineering drawings and documentation
- Practical understanding of plastic moulding, aluminium extrusions and sheet metal design
- Experience in developing proof of concept and prototype level design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent planning and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
- Previous experience in NPD and end-to-end design in a manufacturing/assembly environment
- Passionate, fun and engaging team
- Generous bonus structure
- Work from home every Friday
- Regular company trips
N.B. You must hold full, unrestricted and ongoing rights to work in Australia to be eligible for this role.
Additional information
- Bachelor's degree
- 2-5 years experience
- NPD and end-to-end design in a manufacturing/assembly environment
