Product Design Engineer

14 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Koala Full time
Product Design Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Design Engineer to join our team at Koala. As a key member of our upholstery category, you will be responsible for addressing complex technical and engineering challenges in innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take leading technical responsibility for assigned projects, including material selection and specification, construction design and validation, with production-friendly considerations.
  • Responsible for packaging solutions on upholstery category products.
  • Responsible for developing product documentation & specification both on upholstery frame and cover for suppliers to follow in production.
  • Responsible for assembly instruction for upholstery category.
  • Collaborate closely with Designers; resolve part design to ensure optimal user experience while constantly pushing to minimize part complexity and cost.
  • Responsible for identifying and implementing engineering solution improvement opportunities within the upholstery category.
  • Understand legal requirements (and relevant standards) and ensure product compliance.
  • Collaborate with Quality teams to develop and implement in-house testing capabilities, encompassing lifecycle and other performance testing.
  • Work with Product Managers/Developers to communicate the technical agenda with suppliers and other development partners.
  • Assist the Furniture Engineer Leader in technical problem-solving.
  • Support the Furniture Engineer Leader in effectively communicating with key stakeholders, including explaining design rationales and new design decisions, sourcing necessary information (internally and externally), and identifying, escalating, and resolving issues arising from the design process.
  • Work closely with Designers and Product Managers/Developers to ensure timely success in assigned product development projects.

Ideal Background

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering, or a related field.
  • Advanced knowledge of CAD software (We use Solidworks).
  • 3-5 years of experience in a design engineering or similar role, with exposure to high-volume furniture manufacturing.
  • Experience with consumer products and user-centric design principles.
  • Strong curiosity and ambition; with a passion for problem-solving.
  • Team player with a supportive and positive attitude.
  • Experience in the following:
  • Developing solutions to problems and obstacles that arise through product development and concept generation.
  • Resolving designs to a level suitable for production of components and assemblies through plastic injection moulding, extrusion, timber machining, and fabrication etc.
  • Creating 3D models, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation including QC/QA tolerance checks for production.
  • Developing and producing prototypes for physical testing of specific component performance and product design performance elements.
  • Designing and producing jigs and fixtures suitable for ad hoc or permanent life cycle testing.

Benefits

Treehouse Perks and Privileges...

Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we're one happy bunch

  • WFB/Hybrid working - We're mixing it up with a couple of days back in the Alexandria Treehouse (office) and work from bed/home (WFB); we want you to do your best work the way that works for you, including from anywhere on the globe (T&Cs apply).
  • Take a break - Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.
  • Tuesday lunches, Monthly barbies, socials, and stocked kitchen - With an emphasis on healthy, local, and organic produce.
  • Pet-friendly - The Koala Treehouse is as pet-friendly as they get.
  • Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with 'mates rates' for your friends and fam.
  • Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found, and evolving. You'll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family, or wellbeing support.
  • Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.
  • Short and long-term incentive plans ensure you benefit as Koala succeeds.
  • Community & connection - We believe that simply doing 'no harm' isn't good enough So, how are we doing our part? BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding, 1%, and so much more.

All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out and belong to

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