Technical Leader

AU10 Electrolux Home Products Pty. Ltd.; Australia; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AB Electrolux in Australia is seeking a Technical Leader to drive development and industrialisation of built-in and freestanding oven platforms. You will lead cross-functional teams, align R&D, manufacturing, quality and procurement, and ensure cost, timing and performance targets are met across global markets.

You will shape platform strategy, drive design-for-cost, and champion manufacturing readiness while mentoring new engineers in a fast-paced, global environment.

Formación

• University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably home appliances.
• Experience across Quality, Manufacturing, and Production teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, global environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-functional development projects from concept to industrialization.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between R&D, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Manufacturing.
• Coordinate with global R&D teams to leverage platform synergies and standardization.
• Engage with international R&D organizations and Business Areas to translate strategies into robust oven solutions.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and validation activities across disciplines.

Conocimientos

Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing experience

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

At the Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living. Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

About

About The Role Due to continued growth and investment in our Food Preparation - Oven Category, we have created a new opportunity for a Technical Leader to drive the development and industrialisation of our Built-In and Free-Standing oven platforms. As a leader within our Global R&D team, you will be accountable for delivering projects that meet technical, quality, cost, and timing objectives. Acting as the critical link between R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Business teams, you will lead cross-functional collaboration to bring innovative products to market while ensuring operational excellence and manufacturing readiness. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technical and project leader who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and enjoys turning strategy into successful product outcomes.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will lead cross-functional development projects from concept definition through industrialization, ensuring full alignment on scope, cost, timing, and technical performance targets. You will serve as the primary technical interface between R&D, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Manufacturing, facilitating design reviews, risk assessments, supplier technical evaluations, and validation activities. You will also coordinate with global R&D teams to leverage platform synergies, standardization strategies, and best practices across regions. Additionally, you will engage with international R&D organizations and Business Areas, ensuring that product strategies, technical roadmaps, and market requirements are consistently translated into robust and competitive oven solutions.

• Act as technical owner of the project or platform, driving architectural choices and key technical decisions;
• Ensure alignment between 2D/3D design, simulation, testing, and final validation.
• Lead feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments (DFMEA, design reviews).
• Coordinate technical activities across Mechanical, Electronics, Software, Testing, Quality, and Industrialization teams;
• Drive cost competitiveness through design-to-cost, standardization, reuse, and supplier collaboration;
• Lead technical reviews and governance processes (e.g. TdP, CPs, LoF, DFMEA, Risk Reviews);
• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to validate technical solutions, cost targets, and risk mitigation actions;
• Support prototyping, validation, and homologation activities;
• Contribute to platform strategy, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Who You Are

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously. You are adaptable and agile, quickly assessing situations, making sound decisions, and communicating clearly and confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders. You combine strong commercial acumen with a commitment to quality, leveraging data and insights to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement. You take ownership from start to finish, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, to a high standard, and with attention to every detail. You enjoy sharing your expertise and have the ability to coach, mentor, and support the development of new team members. You remain effective and focused when priorities shift, adjusting your approach to meet evolving business needs. You are proactive, solutions-focused, and motivated by delivering results through collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

• University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experienced in a manufacturing environment, with home appliance and cooking appliance industry experience highly regarded
• Experience working across Quality, Manufacturing, and Production teams to deliver successful product development and industrialisation outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, global environment.

Work Rights Requirement

We are only accepting applications from candidates with unrestricted work rights in Australia, including: Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia Holders of a valid Visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia Please note: Applicants who require employer sponsorship or have restrictions on their working rights will not be considered for this position.

Why work for Electrolux?

Step into a career with a Global Leader in Home Appliances, where innovation meets purpose, and people are at the heart of everything we do. Join a Global Leader in Home Appliances Proud to be the only white goods manufacturer with a manufacturing of cooking appliances in Australia.

• Take advantage of exclusive discounts on our products for you, your family, and friends.
• We offer free onsite parking, so your day starts and ends with ease.
• Our Mentorship Program connects you with experienced leaders to support your personal and professional development.
• Stay healthy with annual onsite flu shots, skin checks plus access to wellness sessions and webinars to support your physical and mental health.
• Join a workplace that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion, backed by our dedicated DEI Committee.
• As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you!

Find out more on www.electroluxgroup.com

Company Overview

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world.

For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.