Mechanical/R&D/Product Engineer

Mechanical / R&D / Product Engineer Austworld Sydney NSW full-time onsite

Join Austworld and build your career in engineering. Austworld is committed to designing, developing, and delivering high-quality products that make a real impact in our industry. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Mechanical / R&D / Product Engineer to join our team in Sydney, NSW.

This is an opportunity for an engineer who wants to combine hands-on engineering, product innovation, and career growth. We are open to international applicants and can offer visa sponsorship for the successful candidate. Relocation support packages can also be discussed, depending on experience and individual circumstances.

At Austworld, you will join a collaborative team where engineering plays a central role in product performance, innovation, and long-term business success.

About Austworld: Austworld is a proudly Australian-owned business that has been serving the plumbing industry since 1984. Over the years, it has grown into a trusted national wholesaler, supplying more than 2,500 customers across Australia with a catalogue of 3,000+ products. With a strong national footprint and a long-standing reputation in the market, Austworld combines industry experience with a practical, customer-focused approach.

What sets Austworld apart is its in-house engineering, design, and product development capability, which supports the creation of practical, high-quality solutions for the Australian market. The business uses modern development processes, including 3D printing, and is committed to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement, backed by ISO 9001:2015 certification. For engineers, Austworld offers the opportunity to join a collaborative and people-focused business where technical expertise is valued, and product development has real impact.

The Role: As a Mechanical / R&D / Product Engineer at Austworld, you will play a key role in the development, refinement, and improvement of products, components, and mechanical systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, production, quality, procurement, and operations to deliver high-quality, commercially viable solutions. This role is ideal for a mid-to-senior level engineer with strong product development experience and the ability to balance design quality with practical manufacturing and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical products, components, and assemblies from concept through to production.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Lead or support new product development projects, including prototyping, testing, validation, and design optimisation.
• Analyse product performance and identify opportunities for improvement in functionality, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and quality.
• Work closely with production and supply chain teams to support successful product industrialisation and manufacturing implementation.
• Conduct engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, material selection, and design reviews.
• Investigate technical issues, root causes, and product failures, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support prototype builds, testing programs, and product verification activities.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to develop practical, efficient engineering solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across product design, engineering processes, and manufacturing outcomes.
• Provide technical input into project planning, timelines, risk assessments, and engineering change processes.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a mechanical engineering, R&D engineering, or product engineering role.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in product development, mechanical design, or engineering project delivery.
• Strong experience designing and improving physical products or mechanical systems in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX, or similar.
• Experience producing engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, tolerances, assembly methods, and design-for-manufacture principles.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, validation, and structured technical problem-solving.
• Ability to work across the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to production support and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability with a practical, solution-focused mindset.
• Good communication skills in English.