Job Description

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29th September, 2026 n

Senior Design Engineer
Central Sydney
Salary negotiable plus bonuses
Permanent, full time, flexible hours
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n Fast-growing global brand, based in Sydney, is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join the team. Requiring a hands-on approach to problem solving to deliver designs and robustly engineered solutions to specification, with a high degree of quality. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company with a strong philosophy of wellbeing, health and wellness.
About the Company

n World-class consumer product development company with corporate awareness of environmental and community impact, delivering first class products that nurture health and wellbeing. Committed to building a diverse team with differing perspectives, with a shared enthusiasm for food science, health and wellness and for challenging product development norms.
Role and Responsibilities

n You will be a lateral thinker and problem-solver, taking responsibility for decision making for the complete product lifecycle and its impact on setting and community. You’ll have the enthusiasm and ability to change existing product development approaches.
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- Ensuring products are holistically considered and linked to the company’s mission and philosophy
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- Detail design of electromechanical assemblies with a broad range of materials, production and finishing knowledge and surface finishing techniques
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- Fast turnaround prototype construction, produced both internally and with contractors
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- Performing tolerance stack analyses and technical design reviews (DFM/DFA) to ensure mass-production viability and quality
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- Communicating with overseas manufacturers on component and assembly development and product quality expectations
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- Driving technical root-cause analysis (FMEA) and corrective actions to resolve design and performance issues during development
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- Maintaining technical documentation and reporting to stakeholders
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- Following product performance test procedures to ensure the quality and safety of product satisfy regulatory standards and brand expectations
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- Supporting the development and delivery of the strategic product roadmap in an efficient and timely manner
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Your Skills and Experience n
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- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, mechatronic or manufacturing engineering with electromechanical product design experience in both R&D; and manufacturing environments
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- Minimum 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience
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- Experience with domestic consumer products in the food or beverage industry a plus
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- End-to-end product development experience
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- Motor driven product design experience - highly desirable
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- Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials and manufacturing processes and rapid prototyping
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- Proven experience collaborating with cross functional teams, locally and abroad, as well as coordinating with international manufacturing partners
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- Familiar with both regional and international safety compliance standards
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- Proficiency in CAD modelling (Solidworks), mechanical and thermal analysis knowledge - highly desirable
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Competencies n
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- Entrepreneurial spirit with a personal interest in health and wellbeing
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- A proactive problem-solver, with ability to balance strong analytical skills with an appreciation of the creative vision
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- Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, to all levels of the business
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- Thrive within small multidisciplinary groups
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- An openminded, creative thinker with the ability to inspire and compliment the global team
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Benefits n
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- Flexible work arrangements
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- Strong culture of wellbeing and health and wellness community engagement
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- Competitive salary, super & incentives
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- International travel (average 1 week duration, 4-6 trips per year)
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- Training opportunities
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📌 Senior Design Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Rhl
📍 Sydney