Principal Mechanical Engineer

Bayer CropScience Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer Radiology in Australia seeks an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of innovative medical devices for healthcare professionals worldwide. This senior role drives new product development, enhancements, and sustaining engineering with global collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial functions.

From concept to launch, you’ll contribute across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, mentoring engineers and guiding

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics engineering or related field.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices or pharma.
• Proven ability to lead mechanical design across development programs.
• Experience in design controls and product lifecycle management.
• Experience delivering products through full development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through design, verification, validation, manufacturing release and launch.
• Act as a technical mentor and team leader for junior engineers.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and support international launches.
• Lead mechanical design activities for new product development programs and enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.
• Plan, manage and coordinate engineering activities to meet objectives.
• Drive field issue investigations, root cause analyses and quality improvements.
• Define requirements and lead design reviews throughout development.
• Lead risk management and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Skills

SolidWorks

Creo/ProE

Mechanical design

Regulated environment

Cross-functional leadership

Product lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo/ProE

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

About the role

Bayer Radiology is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Research & Development team and lead the design and development of innovative medical devices used by healthcare professionals worldwide. In this senior technical leadership role, you will drive new product development, product enhancements, and sustaining engineering initiatives while collaborating with global teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial functions.

Working across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and design through to product realisation and commercial launch, you will have the opportunity to contribute to globally distributed products and collaborate with stakeholders across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead product development activities from concept through design, verification, validation, manufacturing release and commercial launch.
• Act as a technical mentor and team leader, supporting the development of junior engineers.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and support product launches in international markets.
• Lead mechanical design activities for new product development programs and product enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate engineering activities to meet project and business objectives.
• Drive the investigation of field reliability issues, customer feedback, and root cause analyses.
• Partner with Product Supply teams to resolve manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and material issues.
• Define engineering requirements and lead design reviews throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead risk management activities, ensuring compliance across product development programs.
• Provide expert technical advice to project teams and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering and development processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and quality standards, including TGA, CE Mark, and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies, prototyping methods, and engineering best practices.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in a senior engineering role, ideally within a highly regulated industry such as medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or advanced manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise within a technical discipline, with the ability to solve complex engineering problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Strong experience leading mechanical design activities across product development programs.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Extensive experience leading mechanical engineering activities within the medical device or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience working within design control and regulated product development environments.
• Proven experience delivering products through the full development lifecycle, from concept through to manufacturing release and commercialisation.
• Experience supporting products distributed across global markets is highly regarded.
• Experience with mechanical CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo/ProE, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, risk management, and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within regulated quality systems and product development frameworks is highly regarded.
• Medical device development experience will be highly advantageous.

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must hold full and ongoing work rights in Australia and be eligible to obtain and maintain any required visas, permits, travel documentation and entry clearances necessary to undertake international business travel as required by the role.

Why Join Bayer Radiology?

• Work on innovative medical technologies that improve patient outcomes globally.
• Join a collaborative engineering team of approximately 70 professionals across engineering, programs and technical functions.
• Lead projects with global impact across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
• Opportunities for international travel, including collaboration with US-based teams and attendance at technical conferences.
• Flexible working arrangements with a mix of onsite collaboration and flexibility where business needs allow.

Be part of something bigger

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity, and sheer dedication, always learning from the unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities, and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Be you @ Bayer

We are committed to creating a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values inclusion, diversity and flexibility.

At Bayer everyone belongs, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

We encourage First Nations people to apply.

We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to please let us know.

Location: Australia : New South Wales : Rydalmere

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code: 887250