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Koala is a leader in creating exceptionally comfortable products, thanks to our team of highly skilled engineers and designers. We partner with top-tier suppliers to bring our innovative designs to life, ensuring every product meets the highest standards. The Production Engineer will be a crucial link in this process, ensuring product compliance during pre-production and helping to turn our groundbreaking designs into a tangible reality.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for problem-solving. The ideal candidate will possess:
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in supplier quality, production engineering, and/or product development, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in high-volume manufacturing.
Proven experience in performing production and product audits at suppliers.
Experience with product development processes (PDP) from conception to launch.
A background in consumer products and user-centric design is highly desirable.
Proficiency in SolidWorks for drawing updates and product documentation.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations and product quality principles.
Experience with risk assessments and implementing containment and corrective actions.
Knowledge of PLM systems operations is desirable
Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of professionalism.
A team-player with a positive and supportive attitude.
Sincere humbleness, a willingness to learn, and drive for continuous improvement
The ability to work with overseas suppliers and effectively bridge communication barriers.
Comfortable with regular travel to China (up to 30%).
The ability to speak Mandarin is a significant benefit.
At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don’t shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees! We are ambitious. We are curious. We are selfless. We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball. Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations. So if you feel like this could be you... well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line, and let's see what you've got! ;)
There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate, Koala is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and recognise that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.
To read more, check out our careers , LinkedIn , or the great work we do with Work180 .
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