The Role
Here at Fisher & Paykel Appliances, we design with people in mind and the lives lived around our products. We aim to create moments of delight together in the heart of the home, sustainably enhancing the quality of people's lives, now and for future generations. This purpose is the very heart of why we exist; it's our reason for being here.
We are driven by our values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous, and curious. As a team, we take a collaborative approach and have a working environment where all ideas are heard, evaluated, and tested against our leading goal - to be the world's most human-centered appliance brand.
This is where you come in…
As a manufacturer of luxury premium home appliances transported to our markets across the globe, delivering them in pristine condition is of critical to us ensuring we are giving that moment of delight for our customers when they arrive.
We actively design packaging to not only perform well, but also to minimise its environmental impact.
We are looking for experienced PD engineers who are passionate about design and development of high performing and sustainable packaging to join our team in Dunedin. This role has plenty of diversity and will work collaboratively alongside our teams in Cooking and Dishwashing products to ensure optimal outcomes. You’ll be involved in all stages of packaging development from initial concept generation, understanding design requirements from key areas of the business (eg product management, distribution chain, interfacing subsystems), solution set design and verification, and implementation to production.
What We’re Looking For…
You'll be an experienced product development engineer with relevant experience in packaging design. You should have knowledge of common handling and distribution methods for getting products from a factory to consumers, and be comfortable performing physical experiments and testing, including performing transit and packaging testing in our in-house testing facilities. Robust planning and creative problem solving is an important aspect of your consistent record of on-time, on-budget work delivery that meets or exceeds requirements.
You'll need to have a Mechanical/Mechatronics/Engineering Science or similar degree with 3+ years’ experience in a Product Development or Design environment specifically developing packaging solutions. A background in complex appliance, automotive or aeronautical industries is desired but not essential.
This role is super hands on, so a hands-on approach and can-do attitude are essential.
What We Offer…
Our environment is designed to allow people to thrive and work at their best. You’ll be part of a team-based culture that offers benefits such as development opportunities, a challenging and supportive work environment, leading technology, work/life balance, competitive remuneration, superannuation scheme and buying privileges.
Dunedin offers a rewarding lifestyle second to none, so if you want to join a team that works to play hard and enjoy the lifestyle and amenities on offer in the Otago region and beyond, now might be the time to consider your move. Find out more:
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Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

Packaging Design Engineer