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Form of workAt Bunnings, you’ll make a positive difference to our business and beyond.
Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites, and online, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.
By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work.
About the role:
An amazing time to join our Global Sourcing team as we embark on an exciting growth journey!
As a Product Technical & Quality Specialist you will support the technical Product development and design briefing process using market insights and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration to develop winning Private Label products.
What's involved:
Develop and protect engineering and Quality needs so that products conform to market requirements and satisfy customer expectations, functionality and intended use
Lead the engineering and Quality aspects of new products and improvement of existing product range to ensure quality and compliance with all relevant requirements
Support product development projects from a technical perspective, with competence in construction, material, production, quality, and customer expectations
Liaise closely with Global Sourcing including PDM’s, Design & Trend, Private Label and Packaging teams for end-to-end consideration
Support the Quality management of key FOB and Private Label products
Support technical processes for ensuring that products, manufacturers, services, and information consistently deliver to ensure products to market are safe, fit for purpose and meeting quality requirements
Who we’re looking for:
Having operated in a similar role, our ideal candidate will be skilled in product specification development, regulatory standards and testing requirements.
You will be a detail oriented, outcome driven problem solver with the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You’ll need:
Demonstrated industry experience in retail, consumer product manufacturing or related field
Tertiary Qualification in industrial engineering, design, or materials science
Sound knowledge of product construction, materials and finishes
Demonstrated understanding of product quality management methodologies specifically related to manufacture/design
Understanding of current ANZ product regulations and standards
International Sourcing or Product Development experience preferred
You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.
There’s so much on offer when you’re part of the team. Our flexible and informal work environment helps bring balance between work and home. Then there’s the fun stuff like team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands, incentives, discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance) and cost price food and drinks at the Bunnings café. We also offer 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, and you will have the opportunity to create a real difference in your community and environment. Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.
Please note that if your application progresses to the reference check stage, you may be required to submit a police check. If your search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.
