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Senior Product Development Engineer   - Airvo Mechanical Response

About the Role 

The role offers an opportunity to work in a mechanical design team, focused on advancing novel medical products. You will support the development and delivery of our respiratory support devices, investigating issues, implementing design enhancements, increasing production reliability, product performance and manufacturing yield. We need your help to ensure our products are as effective, safe, and successful as possible. 

The systems that you will be working on involve a complex mix of mechanical systems, electrical hardware and custom software, so exceptional communication skills and the ability to work together in a cross functional group will be highly beneficial. This also gives you the opportunity to perform project management for small projects within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver project objectives in a fast-paced and changing environment.  
 

You’ll be working in a team of 7 and surrounded by two other mechanical teams that share knowledge, expertise and support the training of new staff. As an Senior engineer, you’ll be able to quickly learn our processes and procedures, lead technical projects, mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to continuous improvements in our products, processes and ways of working. 

Success in this role requires initiative, adaptability and sound engineering judgement, as projects can range from straightforward product improvements through to complex technical investigations and product redesigns. 

Projects typically range from 3 to 18 months. This role suits someone who enjoys delivering outcomes quickly while managing multiple priorities across a varied project portfolio. 

 

 About You 

You should have 

  • A formal engineering qualification in mechanical engineering or related discipline. 
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and deliver engineering outcomes. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including technical investigations, root cause analysis and driving issues through to resolution. 
  • Proficient in product testing and technical report writing – clear documentation is a key part of medical product development. 
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skill, with ability to influence technical decisions.  
  • Foundational knowledge of plastic part design, material fundamentals and manufacturing processes. 
  • Proficient with 3D modelling using CAD software. (Creo, SolidWorks etc.) 

 

Beneficial experience  

  • Working in regulated industry such as healthcare. 
  • Reliability engineering. 
  • Practical hands-on ability (Prototyping, CNC machining, Moulding etc.) 
  • Knowledge of fluid dynamics  
  • Working with overseas vendors. 

Benefits 

  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities 
  • Annual Salary Review 
  • High rates of internal promotion 
  • Bi-annual Profit share 
  • Employee share purchase scheme 
  • Subsidised Café's 
  • Beautiful campus with green spaces 
  • Free Parking 
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave 
  • Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance 
  • Discounted Health Insurance 
  • Active Social clubs & community groups 
  • In-house training programs from external providers 
  • Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Medela products 
  • School holiday programme subsidy 
  • Banking and Insurance discount 

  

About Us 

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally. We are an iconic New Zealand company with a consistent growth strategy ensuring an expanding range of innovative devices for use in respiratory care, acute care, and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea. 

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and Women in Engineering play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women. 

Requisition ID: 6925 
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