Mechanical Engineer – Product Developer

at  IDE Group

Location: Australia
Published On: August 20, 2024
About IDE Group
At IDE we love working with our partners to build better futures, working on over 500 projects across the medical technology landscape, including in the areas of respiratory care, drug delivery, connected medical devices and point-of-care diagnostics.
Making a difference is what matters to us, and our values of being resourceful, curious, thinking positively, putting others first, embracing complexity and taking ownership to drive successful outcomes.

Our engagement surveys over the last 3 years have revealed that our people love working with us for:

• The people - intelligent people, collaborating together in smart ways to bring products to life
• Our purpose - every day we work at IDE is an opportunity to build better futures
• Variety of projects available

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for entrepreneurship and design, and a desire to create great new products and services, and get them to market.

• Project Planning – Effectively plans out assigned activities/tasks to achieve defined goals.
• Project Outputs, Outcomes & Quality (Team Performance) – Understands the appropriate level of quality for assigned activities/tasks. Conducts assigned activities/tasks following prescribed methods seeking appropriate review and supervision to achieve appropriate quality.
• Reviews & Approvals – As Originator, co-ordinates and completes effective reviews of assigned Output or Outcomes.
• Project Management – Manages assigned activities/tasks and expectations of relevant stakeholders. Communicates effectively and timely on status of assigned activities. Adjusts to meet goals and commitments made.

About you

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of two years’ experience working in new product development of mechanical or electromechanical systems for mid to high volume manufacture. Preferably in the medical device or consumer product industries. Key specific areas of desired qualifications, knowledge and experience include:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar applicable technical discipline
• Computer Skills (required): Microsoft Office suite (inc Powerpoint & Project), CAD software (preferably Solidworks and/or Creo/Pro-e), FEA software
• An understanding of designing for manufacturing processes: injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, compression moulding, elastomers, machining
• Experience in designing dynamic and static systems integrating mechanical and electronic elements
• A good understanding or familiarity with issues in integrating electronic components and sub systems
• Knowledge of and ability to apply prototyping techniques and technologies
• A ability to apply sound engineering principles in analyzing and solving complex engineering challenges, and utilising simulation (i.e. FEA) in new product development projects
• Understanding of new product development under design controls as specified by a Quality Management System (ISO9001, ISO13485, GMP or similar)
• Ability to communicate engineering approach from requirements through to execution

Why IDE

• Exceptional mentoring program to ensure your career progresses where you want to go
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cross-Functional Team
• Social Activities

Ready to join the team?
If you are ready to be challenged but fulfilled, and have the right skills, experience and, most importantly, the right attitude, then a truly unique role in a life-changing product development company awaits.

Please refer the Job description for details