Research & Development – Engineer

Who we are:

With a deep connection to the Australian way of life Jardan is an Australian owned business that supports local manufacturing. We drive the simple mission of making beautiful furniture pieces with asustainable and responsible approach. What started as a team of eight has now grown to over 200 that all live and breathe a collaborative operation since 1987 every Jardan piece is researched designed crafted and assembled at our Production site in Melbourne retaining skills whilst focusing on a premium made to order process bound by sustainability and quality.

What we are looking for:

Join our Engineering team as a Research and Development Engineer reporting to the Head of Engineering. Based at our Scoresby HQ youll develop timber and upholstery prototypes and workclosely with R&D Design and Production to bring new furniture concepts to life.

This hands-on role focuses on translating design into efficient manufacturable products optimising quality cost and production performance.

What the role entails:

• Partner with R&D and Design to develop concepts and prepare production-ready documentation
• Translate designs into high-quality manufacturable products using DFM principles
• Create 3D models drawings CNC files and production documentation
• Improve product construction safety quality and manufacturing efficiency
• Develop SOPs BOMs (Epicor) and support design changes and pricing
• Assist with timber and upholstered product development including CNC programming
• Apply Lean principles to reduce waste and optimise processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive product improvements and project outcomes

We are looking for someone who has:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering Product Design Engineering or a related discipline with exposure to hands-on manufacturing or factory environments
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor AutoCAD or similar 3D CAD software with strong overall computer literacy
• Experience in Gerber Accumark are beneficial but not essential
• Ability to read interpret and work from technical and production drawings with excellent attention to detail
• Practical experience using hand tools and performing basic assembly work; knowledge of furniture construction is advantageous
• Strong organisational time management and communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines reliably
• A positive reliable team player who is punctual dependable and able to build strong working relationships

What we provide:

We are proud of our people what their individual talents are and we reward our people right from the very will provide you with:

• Beautiful work spaces
• A great team environment who all work as one
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Generous staff discounts on both furniture and homewares
• Refer a friend payment incentive on applicable roles

How to apply:

Please email your resume to our People and Culture team

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Jardan acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our workspaces are located. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities.