Product Design Engineer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Koala Full time
About Koala

Koala is a pioneering furniture company that's redefining the way people buy and enjoy furniture. Our mission is to create better furniture experiences that are designed with the world in mind. We're committed to combining customer-centric products, world-class technology, and social good to create happier, healthier habitats.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Upholstery Design Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our design engineering team, you'll be responsible for addressing complex technical and engineering challenges in innovation. You'll collaborate closely with our internal designers, product management, and quality teams, as well as our external suppliers, to enhance product efficiency, elevate customer experience, and drive innovation within the Upholstery category.

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.
Requirements
  • 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

We offer a range of benefits that support your well-being and career growth. These include:

  • Flexible working arrangements, including WFB/Hybrid working.
  • Generous time off, including volunteer, parental, Koala life leave, and more.
  • Tuesday lunches, monthly barbies, socials, and a stocked kitchen.
  • Pet-friendly work environment.
  • Surprise and delight perks, including free Koala products and mates rates for friends and family.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including 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 that ensure you benefit as Koala succeeds.
  • Community and connection opportunities, including BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, and more.
What We're Looking For

We're looking for individuals who are ambitious, curious, and selfless. We want people who bring great energy, have a long-game focus, and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing, and adapting. We're confident, but never arrogant, and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball. Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers' expectations.

We're an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business. We're committed to creating a workplace that's inclusive and respectful of all individuals, regardless of their background or identity.

If you're passionate about design engineering and want to be part of a team that's changing the way people buy and enjoy furniture, we'd love to hear from you

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