Product Development Engineer
Dandenong South, VIC
AUSTRALIA – Operations - Design Engineering /
Permanent /
Hybrid
Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest, we’ve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry – HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries.
In Australia, we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection, we witnessed an 80+ percent reduction in disposal-related needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Development Engineer to join our team at our brand-new purpose-built facility in Dandenong South. The Product Development Engineer will spend their time working on design, development, drafting and documenting of all consumer facing products and equipment associated with Daniels Health businesses globally following the company’s design and development procedure. In conjunction with these responsibilities this role will aid with the management of all product lines from inception to disposal (i.e. project management, quality management and supplier management).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carrying out product development activities on new development activities and updating existing products, including:
- Create concepts and system architectures by responding to requirements documents
- Establish 3D designs and engineering drawings using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
- Liaise with external suppliers and internal resources to manufacture prototypes
- Establish and execute test, verification and validation protocols
- Carry out the product development process following internal procedures and establish and complete all relevant documentations including risk management documents
- Design, test and qualify production jigs and fixtures to bring new products into manufacture and support routine manufacture
- Engage with key stakeholders seeking feedback on developed concepts, solutions and products
- Update existing products and associated documents using the company change management system
- Analyze quality data, identify and execute product improvements
- Develop and maintain good understanding of products and solution of relevant industries.
- Complete allocated tasks in timely manner
- Autonomously manage projects and communicate key project milestones with key stakeholders
Collaboration:
- Work closely with other local and global team members, such as equipment engineers, sales and marketing and finance
Continuous Improvement:
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of products, making improvements as needed to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability
- Take initiative in proposing how we can do things better at Daniels Health
- Stay up-to-date on the latest product offerings of related industries, technologies, and best practices to ensure the organization is always using the most effective solutions
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Product Design, Mechanical, or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years' engineering experience
- Experience in the Medical Device Industry and relevant QMS and regulations will be highly regarded
- SolidWorks experience – including 2D drawings, 3D solid and sheet metal modelling, configurations, BOMs etc
- Experience with tolerances (basic and geometric)
- Experience with technical drawings standard AS110
- Experience and/or exposure to plastic part design and manufacturing
- Thorough and focused
- Capable of working autonomously
- Occasional travel may be required
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
