Product Engineer

Hendrickson Asia Pacific; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Recognition program

Team events

Supportive team environment

Career development

Job summary

Hendrickson Asia Pacific is seeking a Product Engineer to support the Oceania region, driving growth for truck, trailer, auxiliary and aftermarket product portfolios across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Group Product Manager, you will work across engineering, product management, sales, and operations to enable new product introductions, lifecycle management, and market-driven development while ensuring technical and commercial alignment with global manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Business, Product Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an engineering, product, project, or technical commercial role.
• Experience in commercial vehicles, automotive, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or similar industries.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with PLM, ERP (QAD), CAD software, manufacturing processes, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support product portfolio management and growth initiatives.
• Coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) and Phase In/Phase Out (PIPO) programs.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Provide technical and commercial product support to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Assist with pricing administration, competitor analysis, and market research.
• Liaise with international Hendrickson engineering and product teams.
• Support product performance improvement initiatives through customer and market feedback.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering

Business

Product Management

Tools

PLM

ERP (QAD)

CAD software

Manufacturing processes

Project management tools

Job description

Drive Innovation in the Commercial Vehicle Industry

Are you an engineer with a passion for trucks, trailers, automotive products, and bringing new products to market?

Hendrickson is a global leader in suspension systems, axle technologies, and components for the commercial transportation industry.

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Product Engineer to join our Oceania team and play a key role in managing and growing our product portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Group Product Manager, you will work at the intersection of engineering, product management, sales, operations, and international manufacturing teams to support new product introductions, product lifecycle management, and market-driven product development initiatives.

About the Role

As Product Engineer, you will support the management and growth of Hendrickson's Truck, Trailer, Auxiliary and Aftermarket product portfolio throughout the Oceania region.

Working closely with local and global stakeholders, you will help deliver commercially successful products, coordinate engineering and product changes, support customers and sales teams, and ensure product offerings align with market requirements and business objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop a career in product management, project management, and commercial engineering within a leading global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product portfolio management and growth initiatives.
• Coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) and Phase In/Phase Out (PIPO) programs.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Provide technical and commercial product support to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Assist with pricing administration, competitor analysis, and market research.
• Liaise with international Hendrickson engineering and product teams.
• Support product performance improvement initiatives through customer and market feedback.

About You

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Business, Product Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an engineering, product, project, or technical commercial role.
• Experience in commercial vehicles, automotive, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or similar industries.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Passion for the automotive or commercial vehicle industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with PLM, ERP (QAD), CAD software, manufacturing processes, and project management tools. (desirable)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Service Recognition & Anniversary Gifts

Team Celebrations, Food Trucks & Social Events

Friendly and Supportive Team Environment

Career Development and Learning Opportunities