Collaborative Team Environment and Clear Growth RoadmapLead projects from concept to launch, integrating customer feedback throughout. Shape products with a strong focus on the voice of customer.About UsPhilmac has been operating for over 90 years and developed a reputation as the leading global innovator for the connection and control of water and energy. A reputation built on decades of experience and investment in cutting-edge technology – as evidenced by our recent $10 million machinery upgrade. This award-winning facility features some of the most advanced injection moulding and robotic assembly equipment available.About the RoleAs a key member of the Product & Innovation team, the Product Development Engineer will be involved in the maintenance and development of the Philmac product portfolio including innovation and driving new product developments to design and product development.What Will You Do?Design and detail product as directed.Manage QDP on relevant projects.Produce prototypes for product evaluation as required.Manage product development projects in multi-functional cross-border teams.Conduct detailed product design using engineering software such as CREO & Solid Works.Identify and drive ideas through the Stage Gate process from idea to product launch and review including the formation of business cases.Actively seek and implement opportunities to improve the operational efficiency and/or function of existing product solutions.Produce product performance specifications.Provide technical support/advice to external and internal stakeholders.Maintain current knowledge of appropriate product and industry approval processes and standards compliance requirements.Assist Marketing, Sales and Engineering with product technical support.About YouFormal qualifications in Engineering (preferred Mechanical), Design, Science or related disciplines with practical experience in a product development environment. Demonstrated experience in plastic & brass component design. Have minimum 5 years plastics industry experience. Understanding and experience with Plumbing/Irrigation products & design, pipe materials (mainly PE, Copper, PVC, CPVC & PBT), polymers and injection moulding preferable. Experience with engineering software such as CREO & Solid Works. Demonstrated use of testing facility. Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate with the team and beyond. Intrinsically motivated, resilient and a problem solver.Why Join Us?You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment.Enjoy the freedom of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer.Annual bonus based on performance for eligible employees.Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family.We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards.A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad.Opportunity to join our women mentoring programs.Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart. As a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council.A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero".Who We AreWith the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges. Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term.We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast.We Care for the environment, our customers and each other.We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.
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