Product Development Engineer

Our Company

B&D Group are the market leader in garage door solutions and technology. Since 1956, B&D has been keeping homes and families safe while manufacturing over 5 million garage doors worldwide. The company thrives on teamwork, innovation, and employee well-being, believing that success comes from a united team. It champions continuous improvement and bold thinking, encouraging staff to challenge norms and contribute ideas. Above all, B&D fosters a people-first culture, offering support, flexibility, and growth opportunities, with work-life balance deeply embedded in its operations.

Driven by purpose, united by values.

Your Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Development Engineer to join our Innovation Team here at B&D Group. This role is pivotal in driving product development, engineering support, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance B&D Group's business development, profitability, competitiveness, and sustainability practices.

As a Product Development Engineer, you will design and develop new products, components, manufacturing systems, implement engineering support measures along with improving on the current product range through continuous improvement.

You will join a stable, innovative team that look to challenge the industry and take pride in their quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Projects are managed with a plan and process mindset with an efficient and effective use of project management tools aligned with B&D's stage gate process
• Using your vast skills in 3D CAD software and proficiency in DFM you will develop products which are efficient to manufacture, easy to install, align with our brand promise along with an overarching focus on product quality
• With a continuous improvement mindset, you will enhance product quality and competitiveness and support manufacturing to gain maximum utility, quality, and safety

Benefits

• Stay active anytime, anywhere through our partnership with Fitness Passport and get unlimited, discounted access for you and your family to a wide range of gyms and pools across Australia
• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our "Community Action Day" and other programs
• Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.
• Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, and/or demonstrable experience
• Experience in mechanical design and end-to-end product development
• Expert in SolidWorks (3D/2D), system analysis tools, and engineering drawing standards
• Skilled in materials tech (plastics/metals) and manufacturing processes
• Proficient in design and analysis methods: DFA, DFM, DFMEA, FMEA, FEA
• Strong ERP knowledge (SAP or equivalent) and cost-effective product design
• Effective communicator with solid project management and documentation skills

Imagine a better place

B&D Group is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.