Product Development Engineer

Axis Communications; City of West Torrens; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Social club

Uniform provided

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Aliaxis APAC is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer to drive end-to-end mechanical product development within Philmac’s portfolio. You’ll design, prototype, test and launch products, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing and Sales to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will bring hands-on design experience with plastics and brass, strong Creo CAD skills, and a proactive, innovative mindset to continuously improve products and processes.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong Mechanical or Production Engineering background.
• Hands-on product development and mechanical product design experience.
• Experience designing plastic products and brass components.
• Knowledge of plastics materials, polymers and injection moulding processes.
• Experience with plumbing, irrigation, building or construction products.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, ideally Creo.
• Strong problem-solving, creative thinking and practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive mindset with the drive to innovate and improve

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical products from concept through to commercial release.
• Take ownership of innovation projects, managing design activities and delivering outcomes.
• Develop detailed 3D designs and prototypes using engineering software (Creo preferred).
• Apply deep knowledge of plastics, polymers and injection moulding to create robust, manufacturable designs.
• Conduct and support product testing and validation using test facilities.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve design-related operational issues.
• Support tooling and moulding activities in collaboration with manufacturing teams.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Quality and Production.
• Ensure products and processes align with ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and ISO 14001 standards

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Tools

Creo

3D CAD

Injection moulding

Plastics materials

Plumbing products knowledge

Job description

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping and fitting solutions supporting building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the world. With over 15,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries and 80 manufacturing sites, we are united by our commitment to sustainable, innovative solutions. Philmac has been operating for more than 90 years, earning a global reputation as the leading innovator in the connection and control of water and energy. Our success is driven by deep engineering expertise and ongoing investment in advanced technology including automated manufacturing cells and autonomous mobile robots. We are looking for passionate people who want to be part of this journey and who live our values:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast
• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Product Development Engineer to join our creative and supportive Product & Innovation team in North Plympton, contributing directly at the core of Philmac’s end to end product development pipeline. This role is ideal for a Mechanical or Production Engineer whose concept of design and innovation sits at their core, and who is ready to step into an established portfolio and hit the ground running. You will drive product development from early‑stage concept through to design, testing and launch, while also improving existing products to meet performance, quality and manufacturability requirements. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing and Sales, locally and internationally, you will act as a technical advisory and problem‑solver across the business.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of mechanical products from concept through to commercial release
• Take ownership of innovation projects, managing design activities and delivering outcomes
• Develop detailed 3D designs and prototypes using engineering software (Creo preferred)
• Apply deep knowledge of plastics, polymers and injection moulding to create robust, manufacturable designs
• Conduct and support product testing and validation using test facilities
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve design‑related operational issues
• Support tooling and moulding activities in collaboration with manufacturing teams
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Quality and Production
• Ensure products and processes align with ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and ISO 14001 standards

About you

You are a driven, technically capable engineer who enjoys turning ideas into tangible, high‑performing products. You are comfortable taking initiative, working autonomously and working collaboratively in a team environment.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or a related discipline
• A strong Mechanical or Production Engineering background
• Demonstrated experience in hands‑on product development and mechanical product design
• Practical experience designing plastic, building products and brass components (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of plastics materials, polymers and injection moulding processes (highly regarded)
• Experience with plumbing, irrigation, building or construction products (highly regarded)
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, ideally Creo
• A proven ability to analayse problems, think creatively and deliver practical solutions
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with the drive to innovate, challenge ideas and continuously improve

Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident as no sponsorship will be provided.

Why join us?

We care... Onsite parking, social club, uniform provided and flexible working hours to support work‑life balance

Annual bonus and Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards

Work for a business genuinely committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility

Industry‑leading paid parental leave – 26 weeks paid primary carer leave and 4 weeks paid secondary carer leave

Annual performance‑based bonus for eligible employees

Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family

Strong career development opportunities locally and globally

Access to mentoring programs to support your growth

A genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

A safe work environment with a strong focus on Go for Zero

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy. For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies.

At Aliaxis we are driven by our purpose to solve the worlds water challenges and accelerate the change to clean energy – we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions that provide communities around the world with sustainable pipe and fittings for building, infrastructure, industrial, and agricultural applications. We work in a dynamic, down‑to‑earth industry where you can bring your authentic self to work every day knowing that our teams embrace diversity, equality and inclusion. We truly live our values – We Care, We Dare, We Deliver.

Aliaxis APAC employs over 1,300 employees across prominent local brands including Vinidex, Philmac, Marley, Dynex, and RXP. We are committed to sustainability and providing safe working environments in our operations across Australia and New Zealand. We care about how we operate and our impact on the environment. We have adopted an industry‑leading sustainability position and made significant investments to expand our recycling capabilities.

As part of a global business operating in over 40 countries, we’re able to leverage the expertise of over 14,000 employees globally to deliver the best outcomes for the customers we serve and our valued employees. The family values of Aliaxis founders almost 120 years ago still resonate with the APAC team as we continue to meet the rapidly evolving needs of our customers.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy. For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.