Product Development Engineer - Mechanical & Mechatronics

Engineer the mechanisms that make furniture move — at one of Australia's most design-led brands. The King Difference This is not just an engineering role where you execute a brief and hand it over. This is a hands-on mechatronics and mechanical engineering role at the heart of King Living's Design and Manufacturing function — where your engineering solutions become the mechanisms inside furniture that reaches customers across the globe. You will work primarily on motion products — recliners, adjustable beds and complex mechanisms — bridging the gap between design vision and production reality, and bringing the kind of resourceful, self-directed problem-solving that turns a concept sketch into a factory-ready component. This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable at a workbench and in a design meeting. You will prototype, fabricate, test and refine — working closely with industrial designers and R&D teams locally and globally, travelling to manufacturing facilities in China and Thailand roughly once or twice a year, and taking genuine ownership of the engineering challenges in front of you without waiting to be told where to start. If you are a mechatronics or mechanical engineer who thrives in a fast-moving, hands-on environment, brings a proactive solutions mindset, and takes genuine pride in the craft behind great furniture — this is the role for you. What You Will Own Mechanism Design & Mechatronics Development Design and engineer innovative motion mechanisms and components — recliners, beds and articulating systems — balancing aesthetics, functionality and manufacturability from concept through to production. Prototyping, Fabrication & Testing Get hands-on with the in-house prototyping team — fabricating, testing and refining mechanisms using metal fabrication skills including welding and cutting, and ensuring every solution meets King Living's performance, safety and durability standards. Manufacturing Feasibility & Supplier Liaison Refine designs for manufacturing feasibility in close collaboration with industrial designers and global R&D — and liaise with suppliers to source components and materials that meet design, quality and cost requirements. Quality & Documentation Champion quality throughout the design and production process — maintaining assembly guides, BOMs and technical specifications, and driving continuous improvement based on testing and real-world feedback. Research & Innovation Stay ahead of new materials, component options and motion technology — recommending improvements that enhance durability, aesthetics and sustainability, and challenging competitor patents through smart design. Who You Are You will likely come from a mechatronics, mechanical engineering or product development background — ideally with experience in motion-based products such as medical devices, rehabilitation technology, hospital beds, prosthetics, aged care equipment or articulating mechanisms. Engineers from biomedical, medtech or similarly precision-focused environments are strongly encouraged to apply. What matters most is your hands-on capability, your proactive mindset, and your ability to work resourcefully without needing every detail spelled out before you start. You are a self-directed, solutions-focused engineer who takes genuine ownership of problems — and brings the fabrication skills and mechatronics knowledge to solve them. Mechatronics background is essential — mechanical-only profiles are unlikely to suit the motion product focus of this roleHands-on metal fabrication experience highly desirable — welding, cutting and working with parts directlyExperience developing detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD softwareStrong understanding of material performance and motion system design2+ years' experience in a relevant engineering role — 5-10 years preferred, but mindset and capability matter more than tenureComfortable working in a fast-moving, startup-style environment — self-managing, resourceful and proactiveWilling and able to travel to manufacturing facilities in China and Thailand approximately once or twice a yearStrong communicator who builds productive relationships across design, manufacturing, supply chain and quality teamsSound problem-solving instincts — you find answers independently before escalating AI at King Living King Living is actively embracing AI across the business to remove friction, increase visibility and accelerate decision making. We are looking for people who are curious, open-minded and excited by the opportunity to use AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, automate repetitive tasks and create more time for creative thinking and innovation. You do not need to be an AI expert — but you should have the mindset and willingness to adopt new tools that help us move faster and work smarter. Why People Join King Living — And Stay An Iconic Australian Brand Since 1977, King Living has redefined Australian furniture design. With showrooms across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, the USA, China and Thailand — the mechanisms you engineer will be seen and used by customers around the world. Work on Motion Products That Matter Spend the majority of your time engineering recliners, adjustable beds and complex motion mechanisms — genuinely challenging, technically satisfying work with direct real-world impact. Hands-On from Day One A role with real autonomy and ownership — where your initiative is valued, your fabrication skills are used, and your solutions make it into production. Global Manufacturing Exposure Travel to King Living's manufacturing facilities in China and Thailand to see your designs come to life and build relationships with the teams that build them. Daily Perks Freshly brewed coffee from our onsite barista — every day. Convenience Complimentary onsite parking at our Design & Support Centre, including EV charging facilities. Generous Discounts Employee and family & friends discounts on our full premium product range. Collaborative Culture Work closely with Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Retail teams in a values-driven, high-trust environment. About King Living King Living is a family-owned Australian design company with a global footprint and a reputation for innovation, craftsmanship and timeless design. Everything we do is guided by four values: Passion. Integrity. Collaboration. Innovation. These are not words on a wall — they shape how we lead, create and grow. Our hiring decisions are based not only on experience and skills, but on mindset, attitude and alignment with our values. King Living is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity or parental status. Ready to engineer the mechanisms that make furniture move — and see your work reach customers around the world? We'd love to hear from you.