Product Development Engineer

|Industrial & Energy - Mechanical|New Zealand

About Glasshape
Glasshape is a leading innovator, designer and manufacturer of bent, toughened (tempered), laminated, and digital ceramic print specialty glass. Family owned and based in Warkworth in Auckland, Glasshape’s philosophy of growth through innovation, ingenuity and customer service sees it deliver best-in-class glazing solutions in a variety of categories, with notable success in marine, architectural (residential and commercial), cyclonic, high security and heavy machinery projects.
 
The Opportunity
This company innovation is leading to a newly established position of Product Development Engineer to lead the development, testing and certification of a new range of specialist glass and associated hardware products (handrails, stand-offs, shoes, etc.), to complement the glass product range.
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Design and analyse new specialist glass and railing hardware system products
  • Create 3D models and 2D drawings
  • Certify the design and undertake product testing through finite element analysis
  • Ensure product compliance with AS/NZS, ISO, and ASTM standards
  • Create compliance and technical documentation
  • Lead the development of a secure digital BIM portal for architects/designers

What We’re Looking For

  • An experienced Product Development Engineer with proven experience with new product design
  • Tertiary Engineering qualification (Mechanical / Structural) at Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) level
  • Proven proficiency with Autodesk Revit and Inventor, including finite element analysis
  • Experience working with compliance standards AS/NZS, ISO, and ASTM
  • Sound documentation and technical writing skills

Benefits:
In return, the company offers a highly competitive salary and overall package, a supportive working environment for you to add value with confidence, and the opportunity to be involved in exciting company growth.
 
You’ll be joining an organisation with strong brands and reputation working on unique products. A family focussed business, with family values focussed on innovation, professionalism, and employee development.
 
If you are a Chartered Engineer, with proven product development design, with a passion for creating and designing new solutions, we encourage you to apply.
 
Join Glasshape and be instrumental in the development of these new products and be a part of the exciting journey! To apply please click on the APPLY button. Alternatively reach out for a confidential discussion with Andrew Hickey on 04 282 1562, email andrew@trs.co.nz
 
Please note: Applications are open to New Zealand residents or those with valid work permits.
 
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