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Product Development Engineer – Design Tomorrow’s Solutions, Today

Key Details

• Location: Based in Warkworth
• Hybrid Options: After 6 months
• Salary: $120-150k
• Start Date: July 2025
• Note: This is a newly created position aligned with a three-year growth strategy

The Role
We’re looking for a technically skilled and detail-focused Product Development Engineer to lead the design, testing, and certification of specialist glass and railing hardware systems. A core part of the role is the creation and management of 2D and 3D BIM assets that support architects and designers in specifying products into projects. You’ll also help develop a secure BIM portal, ensuring a seamless experience for external users. From structural testing and FEA to compliance documentation and cross-team collaboration, you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative, spec-ready solutions to market.

Why Join Us

• Innovate with Purpose: Work on engineered systems that shape safer, better-designed spaces across the built environment
• Hands-on Product Development: Lead new product innovation from concept through to in-house testing, certification, and BIM integration
• Architectural Influence: Build digital tools and content that directly impact architectural decision-making and product specification
• Grow with Impact: Be part of a growing business where your engineering expertise helps drive top-of-funnel engagement and market reach

Key Responsibilities
Product and BIM Development

• Design and refine railing hardware products for specification into architectural and structural projects
• Create and manage 2D and 3D CAD and BIM libraries for architects and designers
• Collaborate on the development of a secure BIM login portal and maintain its ongoing content and functionality

Product Testing and Certification

• Lead structural load testing and FEA analysis, working closely with the compliance team
• Ensure all testing processes and outputs align with AS/NZS, ISO, and ASTM standards
• Help develop and document robust testing protocols and certification systems

Documentation and Digital Tools

• Prepare detailed technical reports, certification documentation, and digital product records
• Ensure BIM models and product documents are technically accurate, user-friendly, and aligned with specifier needs
• Maintain up-to-date BIM content that meets current design and construction standards

Collaboration and Technical Support

• Work with brand, design, production, and sales teams to align engineering outcomes with business goals
• Provide technical input during product development, prototyping, and testing phases
• Offer clear, practical engineering advice to internal and external stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards membership is highly desirable
• Proficiency with AutoDesk Revit and Inventor for BIM and product development
• Experience in structural testing and finite element analysis (preferably using Inventor Nastran)
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as AS/NZS, ISO, and ASTM
• Knowledge of in-house certification processes and materials engineering is desirable
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills, including certification reporting
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach to engineering problem solving
• Experience collaborating with architects, designers, or specifiers is a plus

Recruit NZ, part of People Inc specialises in recruitment for small to medium local NZ businesses and has been New Zealand's premier recruitment agency since 2008. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV, a cover letter, and highlight your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the team.

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