Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Permanent / Full Time

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
  
Sydney
Full time, permanent role 
Salary negotiable                                              
  
Join a dynamic and innovative consultancy dedicated to crafting exceptional physical products. Thriving on collaboration, they are passionate about turning ideas into reality, offering a platform for engineers who love hands-on work and have a knack for creativity. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a rich background in product development and a deep-seated drive to innovate.
  
About the Company
  
My client is a dynamic, global consultancy dedicated to pushing the boundaries of product innovation and design. They develop products and systems spanning medical technology, consumer, scientific and industrial applications, working with both large multinational and early-stage start-up companies.
  
The Role

This role will suit a proactive and flexible Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 15+ years of experience in product development, with some experience in a product design and development consultancy environment. You will work collaboratively on diverse projects, leveraging your strong communication skills and client-facing experience to deliver outstanding solutions.

• Lead and manage the end-to-end product development process, from concept to production
• Define product parameters and drive innovative, manufacturable solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to problem-solve and deliver creative solutions across multiple projects
• Engage with clients to understand their needs, providing insightful and effective consultancy
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis including calculations: GD&T, DFM, FEA, and BOM management
• Oversee prototype builds and hands-on CAD design (SolidWorks preferred)
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, with ISO 13485 knowledge highly desirable
• Manage project timelines, budgets and changes effectively

  
Skills and experience

• Circa 15 years of experience in product development
• Experience in a product design and development consultancy environment
• Proven track record of creative problem-solving and delivering innovative solutions
• Strong experience across all phases of product development
• Excellent communication skills with client-facing experience
• Proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic about working on diverse projects
• Familiarity with intricate mechanical systems
• Knowledge of environmental and durability standards
• Proficient in manufacturing processes

    
N.B. You must possess full, unrestricted and ongoing rights to work in Australia to be eligible for this role.