Mechanical Engineer – Product Design

1 day ago

Eastern Creek NSW, Australia Rhino-Rack Australia & MAXTRAX Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Introduction:

At Rhino-Rack, we believe adventure is for everyone. We design and engineer premium roof racks, load carrying systems and accessories that inspire people to get outdoors and explore more. If you're a creative problem solver with a passion for engineering and product design, this is your chance to play a key role in bringing adventure to life.

Description:

About the Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development and installation of innovative roof rack systems and vehicle accessories. You will work across the entire New Product Development (NPD) cycle, from concept to manufacturing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure every product delivers on performance, safety, and user experience.

This is a hands-on, technically challenging role where your ideas and expertise will directly shape the products adventurers around the world rely on.

What You will Do

  • Design and develop roof rack systems, components and accessories using a variety of manufacturing methods.
  • Deliver designs, drawings, test reports, documentation and specifications that meet project requirements.
  • Collaborate with lead engineers, category managers, operations and supply chain throughout the NPD process.
  • Conduct DFM, DFQ projects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform fitment tests, failure analysis and product validation to meet quality and compliance standards.
  • Partner with global engineering teams and technical writers to improve product performance and end-user experience.
  • Support QA investigations and provide technical input for training activities.

Key Relationships

  • Reporting directly to the Lead Engineer
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Sales, Marketing and QA.
  • Collaborate with external vendors, suppliers and customers.

Skills and Experiences:

What We are Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering (or related).
  • 3–7+ years' experience in a mechanical engineering role, ideally in automotive or outdoor products.
  • Strong background in load carrying mechanical systems and NPD processes.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks (surface and part modelling).
  • Experience with analysis techniques such as FEA (Ansys Mechanical)
  • Understanding and experience of part design using various processes such as Sheet metal forming, plastic injection moulding, extrusions, metal stamping and casting.
  • Excellent problem-solving, time management and collaboration skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Passion for getting out and about and exploring outdoors

Why Join Rhino-Rack?

At Rhino-Rack, you will be part of a passionate, adventurous, and collaborative team that's committed to innovation and quality. Your engineering skills will directly contribute to products that enable people worldwide to make space for adventure.

If you are ready to design products that go the distance and inspire people to explore more, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us engineer the future of adventure.

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