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James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty. 
  
With a diverse workforce of over 1,000 employees across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement. 

It is the vision of our Global R&D team to provide a continuous pipeline of market-led innovative new unique products and technologies with sustainable advantages to achieve our global business goal to be #1 in every market we choose to participate in. As part of the Global R&PD team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading engineers and scientists to develop and pursue research to advance our key technology areas to fundamentally transform the building industry and ensure sustainable profitable business growth.  You will have the opportunity to follow the latest research, work with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and be challenged to think differently about the way you work.
 
 
The Opportunity  

We have a great opportunity for a Product Development Engineer to join our high-performing and innovative R&D Team. Reporting to the Manager, of Core Product Innovation, your primary responsibility will be to utilize technology platforms to optimize existing or develop new products and systems that satisfy our customers’ unmet needs.


What you’ll do  

• Work with our team of scientists and engineers to develop innovative concepts into practical solutions
• Conduct research to identify technology and industry trends that could be utilised to accelerate the delivery of unique solutions to the market
• Rapidly develop prototypes of product solutions for customer assessment
• Develop and execute testing plans to ensure products are fit for purpose including install-ability, durability and compliance to relevant building codes and regulations
• Conduct data analysis of test results leading to the presentation of sound technical recommendations to the R&D senior leadership team.
• Lead production trials and implementation of solutions in our world-class manufacturing facilities
• Management of multiple concurrent projects through our technical stage gate process

  
What you’ll bring 

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Civil Engineering or Chemical Process engineering (or similar qualification)
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar industry
• Experience in successfully delivering projects from concept to commercialisation
• Planning/organisation skills – the ability to understand priorities, determine the critical path, and develop contingency plans
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. Ability to motivate and influence others to drive deliverables
• An inquisitive mindset

  

Working @ James Hardie  

At James Hardie, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We provide the opportunity for people who value a clear vision and a diverse culture to build a career in one of the most well-recognised local manufacturing brands. Here’s what you can expect when you join our Smart, Driven and Real team:  

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer 
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees 
• Product discounts 
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks of paid parental leave for the Secondary Carer
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program 
• Online shopping discounts 
• International and domestic development and progression opportunities
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
• Free annual health checks 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for you and your immediate family members

Proudly providing Australian-made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years. 
  

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