At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative electromechanical products that promote health and wellness.
- Company: A global brand focused on wellness through food, nature, and community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health-focused culture, international travel, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating inspiring products and fostering community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in product design while nurturing your passion for health and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 7+ years of hands-on experience in product design.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
We're seeking a Senior Design Engineer who uses a hands-on approach to problem solving to deliver designs and robustly engineered solutions to specification, with a high degree of quality. You combine Engineering expertise with a passion for food, health and wellness and share this knowledge for the benefit of others. You are attuned to your responsibility in the decision making that determines the total product lifecycle and the impact this has on environment and community.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure products are holistically considered and directly aligned with the Company's Mission and Philosophy
- Detail design of complex electromechanical assemblies, leveraging a broad knowledge of materials, production processes, and surface finishing techniques
- Lead fast-turnaround prototype construction, managing builds both internally and in partnership with external contractors
- Perform tolerance stack analyses and technical design reviews (DFM/DFA) to ensure mass-production viability and quality
- Confidently communicate with manufacturers on component development, assembly workflows, tooling design, with strict product quality expectations
- Drive technical root-cause analysis (FMEA) and corrective actions to resolve design and performance issues during development
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation (BOMs, ECOs, engineering drawings) and report progress directly to key stakeholders
- Follow and refine product performance test procedures to ensure product quality and safety satisfy regulatory standards and brand expectations
- Support the development and delivery of the Strategic Product Roadmap in an efficient and timely manner
About you
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Manufacturing Engineering with electromechanical product design experience in both R&D and manufacturing environments
- Minimum 7+ years of hands-on Engineering experience—food or beverage appliance industry experience is a major plus
- End-to-end product development experience, with proven expertise in motor-driven product design
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (complex plastic surfacing, sheet metal, enclosure design); experience with FEA/CFD simulation and thermal analysis is highly advantageous
- Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques, manufacturing processes (injection moulding, die casting, machining), and rapid prototyping methods
- Familiarity with regional and international electrical/safety compliance standards (e.g., UL, CE, IEC) and food-contact material regulations
- Proven experience collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams locally and abroad, alongside direct management of international contract manufacturers
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a next-level personal interest in health, wellbeing, and sustainable design
- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to balance analytical rigor with an appreciation for creative vision and business philosophy
- Advanced communication skills (written and verbal) across all levels of the organization and with external global partners
About us
A growing global brand, we design products that nurture wellness rituals through connection with food, nature and community. Our business is dedicated to creating inspiration through shared knowledge and amazing products that support our plant based health and wellness philosophy. We have established a world-class, Product Development Centre of Excellence in Sydney, aimed at accelerating the global growth of our business by delivering on the company's strategic product roadmap of new category growth.
Senior Design Engineer in Sydney employer: Namawell Pty Ltd
As a Senior Design Engineer at our innovative Product Development Centre of Excellence in Sydney, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating products that enhance health and wellness. We foster a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, offering opportunities for professional growth and international travel, all while making a positive impact on the community and environment through sustainable design practices.
