Global Senior Electromechanical Design Engineer

RHL Recruitment Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Sydney is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead electromechanical product design across the full lifecycle, driving innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality. A hands-on problem solver with a background in R&D and manufacturing is essential.

You will collaborate with international partners, manage prototypes, perform design reviews (DFM/ DFA), and contribute to the strategic roadmap while maintaining strong documentation and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, mechatronic or manufacturing engineering.
• 7+ years hands-on engineering experience in R&D and manufacturing environments.
• Experience with domestic consumer products in food or beverage industry is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials and manufacturing processes and rapid prototyping.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross functional teams locally and abroad, including with international manufacturing partners.
• Familiar with regional and international safety compliance standards.
• Proficiency in CAD modelling (SolidWorks) and mechanical/thermal analysis.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with an interest in health and wellbeing.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills and creative vision.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring products are holistically considered and linked to the company’s mission and philosophy.
• Detail design of electromechanical assemblies with a broad range of materials, production and finishing knowledge and surface finishing techniques.
• Fast turnaround prototype construction, produced both internally and with contractors.
• Performing tolerance stack analyses and technical design reviews (DFM/DFA) to ensure mass-production viability and quality.
• Communicating with overseas manufacturers on component and assembly development and product quality expectations.
• Driving technical root-cause analysis (FMEA) and corrective actions to resolve design and performance issues during development.
• Maintaining technical documentation and reporting to stakeholders.
• Following product performance test procedures to ensure the quality and safety of product satisfy regulatory standards and brand expectations.
• Supporting the development and delivery of the strategic product roadmap in an efficient and timely manner.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mechatronics

CAD SolidWorks

DFM/DFMA

Product development

Cross-functional teams

Prototyping

FMEA

Materials knowledge

International travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, mechatronic or manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

Unknown company in Sydney is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead electromechanical product design across the full lifecycle, driving innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality. A hands-on problem solver with a background in R&D and manufacturing is essential.

You will collaborate with international partners, manage prototypes, perform design reviews (DFM/ DFA), and contribute to the strategic roadmap while maintaining strong documentation and adherence to safety standards.