Product Development Engineer – Building Solutions

BlueScope; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% superannuation

15% bonus eligibility

Flexible work arrangements

Access to testing facilities

Innovation-driven environment

Job summary

BlueScope is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join the R&D team in Minchinbury, NSW. This hands-on role moves ideas from concept through prototypes, testing, manufacturing and launch for the Australian market.

You’ll work on building products across roofing, walling, cladding and broader systems, collaborating with manufacturing, commercial and technical teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in product development, R&D or technical product improvement.
• Ability to work with prototypes, testing data and technical evaluations.
• Strong collaboration with manufacturing, commercial and technical stakeholders.
• Good technical reporting and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with National Construction Code or Australian Standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and move new product development projects from idea to launch.
• Work across technical, commercial and manufacturing functions.
• Develop and improve physical building products and systems.
• Create and test prototypes with internal teams.
• Plan and support lab testing, product trials and manufacturing trials.
• Work with manufacturing to produce at scale.
• Ensure product performance, installation, certification and compliance.
• Prepare documentation and launch material.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, engineering and external partners.

Skills

Product development

R&D experience

Prototyping & testing

Technical documentation

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Civil/Materials) or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

3D modelling

FEA

Job description

BlueScope is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join the R&D team in Minchinbury, NSW. This hands-on role moves ideas from concept through prototypes, testing, manufacturing and launch for the Australian market.

You’ll work on building products across roofing, walling, cladding and broader systems, collaborating with manufacturing, commercial and technical teams to deliver scalable solutions.