Principal Mechanical Engineer

Bayer; Sydney; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer Radiology is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D 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.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics engineering.
• Extensive senior engineering experience in regulated industries.
• Experience leading mechanical design across development programs.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead teams.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo.
• Experience in design control and regulated product development.
• Medical device development experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through design, verification, validation, manufacturing release and launch.
• Mentor junior engineers and act as a team leader.
• 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 investigation of field reliability issues, customer feedback and root cause analyses.
• Partner with Product Supply to resolve manufacturing, quality, supply chain issues.
• Define engineering requirements and lead design reviews throughout development lifecycle.
• Lead risk management and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering and development processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Cross-functional

CAD Software

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo/ProE

Job description

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.

Principal Mechanical Engineer

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