Product Development Engineer

Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies (CFT) requires the skills of an experienced (ideally 5+ years) Product Development Engineer to competently operate across the conceptual, design and testing phases of new products being used in construction domestically and internationally. This role works within a wider Research & Development team creating new ideas, exploring design facets of form, function and performance, investigating cost effectiveness and manufacturability, and assisting to make prototypes and carry out testing. This role will also offer advice and expertise to develop the team.

This is a full-time position with a competitive remuneration package and the use of world-class technology and machinery.

Main Responsibilities:

• Early research, investigation and feasibility of new ideas, both product and materials
• Building ideas to become practical and tangible
• Research and advise on test methods for various prototypes
• Undertake initial relationship building to positively influence the early stages in the setup of new material supply chains
• Contribution to the co-ordination of new projects
• Concept development of product and manufacturing processes
• Create concepts for early prototypes and provide advice on testing methods and performance specifications
• Provide input to product design for function, cost and manufacturing efficiency

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering (or similar) and demonstrated relevant work history in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), including mechanical design, assemblies, and engineering documentation
• Be able to adopt a hands-on approach to product development by participating in prototype manufacture, assembly, testing, troubleshooting and validation activities
• Out of the box thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit to develop new ideas
• High level organisational skills and follow through to steer new products from concept through to design and testing
• Strong problem-solving abilities and logical thinking to overcome obstacles during new product development
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to build productive relationships across teams and with external stakeholders
• A willingness to impart knowledge and develop team members

Why Wagners?

Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies (CFT) is a world leader in the use and development of sophisticated composite engineering materials. The CFT vision is to revolutionise the global materials industry by being number one in composites, providing infrastructure stakeholders with innovative engineered solutions capitalising on the inherent benefits of composites.

Employee Benefits:

• Positive workplace culture where we pride ourselves on a culture of diversity, inclusiveness, community support and strong family values.
• Employee health and wellbeing programs that include fun sporting events, team BBQs, social events, discounted health fund membership, discounted gym membership, and more.
• Salary packaging options such as novated leases.

Suitable candidates will participate in the Wagners Recruitment Process including employment reference checks and a police check. Wagners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and promotes a Safe work environment. You must have Australian Working Rights. This is not a sponsorship role.