We are a respected plumbing supply manufacturer who has been innovating new products for 30 years in Melbourne. Our products are sold throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Our business has a solid growth plan in place to see our staff numbers double as we continue to build new distribution centres in order to satisfy our growing customer portfolio.
Role overview:
We are on the search for an enthusiastic graduate Mechanical Engineer who is looking to shape their career and make a difference. In this role, you will be responsible for the development of innovative plumbing products. Working across the full product development lifecycle, you will take ownership of idea generation through to launch, growth and end-of-life. You will ensure a continuous pipeline of innovative, commercially successful plumbing products driven by real customer needs.
This is an opportunity to develop a career which combines creativity with commercial acumen in order to continue a long and successful history of business growth.
Key responsibilities:
Extract product ideas from customers, plumbers and sales teams
Identify gaps and opportunities in the market
Scope foreign markets and other industries for product ideas
Run structured focus groups with plumbers and merchants
Lead concept development from idea to production
Work with designers, engineers and manufacturers
Define specifications, materials and performance requirements
Ensure compliance with standards
Oversee testing and validation
Perform quality assurance and testing on arrival of goods
Create technical documentation
Liaise with manufacturers
Manage tooling and prototyping
Maintain quality and optimise costs
Support sales and marketing with launches
Train internal teams and customers
Monitor sales, margin and feedback
Drive improvements and extensions
Manage discontinuations
Marketing and campaign support
About you:
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical preferred
Solid commercial judgement
Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
Experience with NetSuite is beneficial
Excellent communication skills
Commercially minded
Curious and hands-on
Decisive
Practical
Robust ownership mindset
What we offer:
We’re a growing business so you’ll have the prospect to make an impact and progress your career.
Don’t just apply for a job – step into a career.
Apply now and start building your future with Plumbers Choice.