Up to $90,000 + Super ( depending on experience), full-time role, 8:00am- 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, Glenvale location.
Are you looking to join a small, friendly team where your contributions truly matter? Our client, a leading manufacturer in hydraulic erosion control systems, is seeking a dedicated Product Developer to help create and develop innovative products. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about engineering and design.
As a Product Developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing new products, ensuring they meet safety and compliance standards, and generating precise technical documentation for production. Your expertise will play a key role in maintaining high-quality product standards while improving existing designs to meet both functional and cost-effectiveness goals.
You’ll work closely with the production manager, CAD designers, sales team, and customers to ensure successful product development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and complete design briefs, including full specifications and artist impressions for new products.
- Identify and acquire components for new product development, and explore alternative components to reduce production costs.
- Finalise part and assembly drawings in PDF and DXF formats once modelling is complete.
- Build and rigorously test prototypes to ensure functionality and quality standards.
- Develop detailed owner’s manuals, spare parts manuals, assembly instructions, and diagnostic videos.
- Create operator training videos and other instructional content for product use and safety.
- Establish checklists and guidelines to ensure that all products meet the highest quality standards.
- Work closely with the production team, sales, customers, and end users for product feedback and improvements.
Key Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in engineering principles, problem-solving, and mathematics. Excellent CAD (Solid Works) skills for 2D/3D drafting and design.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in project planning and execution, ensuring deadlines and project requirements are met.
- Knowledge of industry codes and standards for safety and compliance.
- Ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions while staying current with industry trends.
- Precision in developing accurate technical drawings and documents.
- Highly organised with efficient time management skills to meet deadlines.
If you’re a proactive and innovative product developer with a passion for engineering and design, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of an exciting and forward-thinking team that’s making a real difference in the industry. Submit your resume to [email protected] or call Shauna Cowen on 07 4639 4410.
