Product Design Manager

FREO2 Foundation (FREO2) is a global non-profit committed to reducing child mortality from respiratory failure in low-resource settings. Respiratory failure claims the lives of over 1.6 million children under the age of five every year. This includes fatalities from pneumonia, birth asphyxia and preterm births. Despite the preventable nature of these deaths, children residing in low-resource settings face significant barriers to accessing life-saving treatment.

At FREO2, we offer Oxygen as a Service (O2aaS) — a reliable, affordable, and accessible solution. O2aaS comprises innovative products ensuring an uninterrupted oxygen supply, clinical training for timely diagnosis and treatment, and technical training for sustainable maintenance and support.

Partnering with remote healthcare facilities in under-resourced communities, we ensure that oxygen reaches areas where its impact is most valued — a concept we term Maximising Oxygen Miles (MOM).

As the Product Design Manager at FREO2, you will drive the design, development, and manufacturing of our innovative oxygen products. This hands-on role requires strong project management experience to oversee product development from concept to production, ensuring our products meet high-quality standards and regulatory requirements.

As the Senior Accountant, your key focus areas will be:

1. Product Development & Design:

• Lead the design and innovation of oxygen products from initial concept through to production.
• Develop detailed designs in collaboration with the engineering team and contribute significantly during the product introduction cycle.
• Implement FREO2’s product development plans with a focus on technical engineering, design, and innovation.
• Undertake rapid development and testing of product concepts and prototypes.

2. Manufacturing & Quality Management:

• Drive processes that enable scalable and high-quality manufacturing of products developed by FREO2 and its partners.
• Identify and coordinate supply chain partners, suppliers, and contractors for design for manufacture and quality management.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive engineering packages for manufacturing handover and regulatory applications.
• Manage relationships with manufacturing partners, ensuring product delivery aligns with timelines and budgets.

3. Regulation & Compliance:

• Engage with regulators and other relevant stakeholders to obtain regulatory approval for medical devices.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of quality systems in line with FREO2’s requirements.
• Coordinate product registration for various jurisdictions..

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business management.
• 3+ years of professional experience, with a preference for experience in financial operations.
• Proven skills in managing project expenses, invoicing, billing, and overseeing cash budgets.
• Proficiency in using Xero for financial management and reconciliation.
• Understanding of accounts payable, payroll processing, and procurement processes.
• Bonus: Previous experience in managing financial aspects of projects or programs.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering (biomedical, electrical, mechanical preferred).
• 7-10 years of professional experience in technical fields such as electronic, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in managing supply chain logistics and technical support functions.
• Extensive experience with design for manufacture principles. 
• Demonstrated experience in product development from concept to production-ready design.
• Experience in regulated fields, particularly medical devices, is highly desired. • Proven ability to manage and lead technical teams in a product development environment.
• Stakeholder management experience across community, private sector, government, and philanthropy.

• Send your cover letter and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to ******@freo2.org (subject line must include the reference: Application – Product Design Manager)
• Applications close on 1st June 2024, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employment Basis: Full time (part-time considered). Flexible arrangements but must be able to work from our Melbourne Office when required.

Location: Melbourne, Australia.

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