Mechanical Design Engineer at Schréder in Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

product systems

prototyping

material innovation

market research

technical input

client consultation

Innovative & Practical Design: Create cutting-edge product and concept designs with practical use.
Best Practices: Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in industrial design engineering, including vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to enhance operational performance.
Client Consultation: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand and meet design requirements.
Material Innovation: Explore and utilise innovative materials and processes.
Product Design Systems: Design, implement, and maintain product design systems to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Market Research: Conduct market research, analyse competitor products, identify trends, and develop innovative solutions.
Prototyping: Develop prototypes for concept designs.
Material Efficiency: Analyse and optimise material usage.
Technical Input: Provide technical insights for component and material selection.
Design Consistency: Oversee the design style of product families, ensuring consistency in aesthetics, installation, usability, and function.
Team Collaboration: Actively engage with team members to achieve company KPIs and strategic objectives.

Requirements

3d cad

problem solving

technical expertise

product knowledge

time management

innovative thinking

Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills.
Innovative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and outside the box.
Time Management: Effective time management skills.
Problem Solving: Address and resolve design challenges effectively.
Technical Expertise: Solid technical knowledge.
Product Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of products.
3D CAD Skills: Proficiency in 3D CAD design and modeling.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.
Conceptual Skills: Strong conceptual thinking abilities.
Self-Motivation: Ability to motivate oneself and others.
3D CAD Expertise: Perform detailed 3D CAD modeling and detailing.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded in 1907

Year Established

The company was established in 1907 in Liège, Belgium, marking the beginning of its legacy in electrical equipment and outdoor lighting.

Operates in 70+ Countries

Global Presence

The company has expanded its reach to operate direct sales and manufacturing centers across 70+ countries worldwide.

Delivers 2M+ Lighting Points

Annual Output

Every year, the company provides over 2 million lighting points, showcasing its global impact in the lighting industry.

Awarded in 2024

Industry Recognition

The company achieved recognition by being named Entrepreneur of the Year® in Belgium in December 2024.

It expanded early through international joint ventures and now operates direct sales and manufacturing centres across 70+ countries.
Each year it delivers over 2 million lighting points worldwide, blending technical rigour with aesthetic design.
Typical projects range from smart city streets and tunnels to sports venues, transport hubs and industrial sites.
It has grown through strategic acquisitions—like Ligman Lighting USA and stake in Photinus—to diversify urban decorative and solar lighting.
Its expertise spans bespoke luminaires, connected systems, photometry and turnkey design, installation and commissioning services.

Culture + Values

CARING FOR CUSTOMERS: We listen to our customers, anticipate their needs and put their challenges first. We are all accountable and aligned to deliver an extraordinary customer experience. We build long‑term relationships with our customers and never let them down.
WORKING TOGETHER: We are all aligned to achieve the same purpose: we deliver on our promises together! We support each other to overcome challenges, we listen and understand the others’ perspective to come up with the best overall solution. Ultimately, when we work as a team, we win, learn and grow together.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: We are passionate about developing new business opportunities. We think and act like owners. We are persistent, embrace challenges, accept and manage the risk. We celebrate success and learn from failure.
INNOVATION: Standing still is sliding backwards. We come up with new ideas and original, creative thinking for our products, services, business models and operations. We love to explore off the beaten tracks.
RESPECT: We are mindful of our role and impact on our colleagues, customers, partners, citizens, communities and the planet. Schréder employees demonstrate respect in their interactions by valuing difference, being inclusive, and embracing diversity. Respect is the umbrella under which we lead the way to sustainable business.
INTEGRITY: We always do things the right way, in full respect of the law and our code of conduct. It starts with every one of us; we are open, honest and accountable.

Environment + Sustainability

52.5% reduction

Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Target

Aim to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52.5% by 2030, based on 2019 baseline.

90% circular sales

2030 Circular Lighting Ambition

Aim for 90% of product sales to be circular lighting solutions by 2030.

75/100 score

EcoVadis Gold Rating

EcoVadis awarded a Gold rating with a score of 75/100 in 2024, placing the company in the top 4% of global suppliers.

29% emissions cut

2023 Carbon Footprint Reduction

Achieved a 29% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and an 18% reduction in Scope 3 use-phase emissions compared to 2019.

Target to reduce Scope 3 (use-phase) emissions by 27.5% by 2030.
In 2024, achieved a 27% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2019.
In 2024, 53% of products sold achieved 4 stars under the Circle Light Label, and 100% of new products earned 4 stars in 2023.
Renewable electricity covers 60% of total electricity use at production sites in Spain, Australia, Portugal, and Hungary.
Product use-phase emissions in 2023 totalled 5.19 Mt CO₂e, representing 98% of the company's total carbon footprint.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion & diversity is one of the three strategic axes in ‘Together For Our Future’ sustainability strategy (alongside Planet and Community).
2023 report includes a dedicated section on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion under Together For Our People.
2023 EcoVadis assessment included 'Labour & Human Rights' criteria, under which Schréder improved social responsibility, health & safety practices.

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Role

Description

product systems

prototyping

material innovation

market research

technical input

client consultation

Innovative & Practical Design: Create cutting-edge product and concept designs with practical use.
Best Practices: Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in industrial design engineering, including vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to enhance operational performance.
Client Consultation: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand and meet design requirements.
Material Innovation: Explore and utilise innovative materials and processes.
Product Design Systems: Design, implement, and maintain product design systems to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Market Research: Conduct market research, analyse competitor products, identify trends, and develop innovative solutions.
Prototyping: Develop prototypes for concept designs.
Material Efficiency: Analyse and optimise material usage.
Technical Input: Provide technical insights for component and material selection.
Design Consistency: Oversee the design style of product families, ensuring consistency in aesthetics, installation, usability, and function.
Team Collaboration: Actively engage with team members to achieve company KPIs and strategic objectives.

Requirements

3d cad

problem solving

technical expertise

product knowledge

time management

innovative thinking

Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills.
Innovative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and outside the box.
Time Management: Effective time management skills.
Problem Solving: Address and resolve design challenges effectively.
Technical Expertise: Solid technical knowledge.
Product Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of products.
3D CAD Skills: Proficiency in 3D CAD design and modeling.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.
Conceptual Skills: Strong conceptual thinking abilities.
Self-Motivation: Ability to motivate oneself and others.
3D CAD Expertise: Perform detailed 3D CAD modeling and detailing.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1907

Year Established

The company was established in 1907 in Liège, Belgium, marking the beginning of its legacy in electrical equipment and outdoor lighting.

Operates in 70+ Countries

Global Presence

The company has expanded its reach to operate direct sales and manufacturing centers across 70+ countries worldwide.

Delivers 2M+ Lighting Points

Annual Output

Every year, the company provides over 2 million lighting points, showcasing its global impact in the lighting industry.

Awarded in 2024

Industry Recognition

The company achieved recognition by being named Entrepreneur of the Year® in Belgium in December 2024.

It expanded early through international joint ventures and now operates direct sales and manufacturing centres across 70+ countries.
Each year it delivers over 2 million lighting points worldwide, blending technical rigour with aesthetic design.
Typical projects range from smart city streets and tunnels to sports venues, transport hubs and industrial sites.
It has grown through strategic acquisitions—like Ligman Lighting USA and stake in Photinus—to diversify urban decorative and solar lighting.
Its expertise spans bespoke luminaires, connected systems, photometry and turnkey design, installation and commissioning services.

Culture + Values

CARING FOR CUSTOMERS: We listen to our customers, anticipate their needs and put their challenges first. We are all accountable and aligned to deliver an extraordinary customer experience. We build long‑term relationships with our customers and never let them down.
WORKING TOGETHER: We are all aligned to achieve the same purpose: we deliver on our promises together! We support each other to overcome challenges, we listen and understand the others’ perspective to come up with the best overall solution. Ultimately, when we work as a team, we win, learn and grow together.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: We are passionate about developing new business opportunities. We think and act like owners. We are persistent, embrace challenges, accept and manage the risk. We celebrate success and learn from failure.
INNOVATION: Standing still is sliding backwards. We come up with new ideas and original, creative thinking for our products, services, business models and operations. We love to explore off the beaten tracks.
RESPECT: We are mindful of our role and impact on our colleagues, customers, partners, citizens, communities and the planet. Schréder employees demonstrate respect in their interactions by valuing difference, being inclusive, and embracing diversity. Respect is the umbrella under which we lead the way to sustainable business.
INTEGRITY: We always do things the right way, in full respect of the law and our code of conduct. It starts with every one of us; we are open, honest and accountable.

Environment + Sustainability

52.5% reduction

Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Target

Aim to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52.5% by 2030, based on 2019 baseline.

90% circular sales

2030 Circular Lighting Ambition

Aim for 90% of product sales to be circular lighting solutions by 2030.

75/100 score

EcoVadis Gold Rating

EcoVadis awarded a Gold rating with a score of 75/100 in 2024, placing the company in the top 4% of global suppliers.

29% emissions cut

2023 Carbon Footprint Reduction

Achieved a 29% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and an 18% reduction in Scope 3 use-phase emissions compared to 2019.

Target to reduce Scope 3 (use-phase) emissions by 27.5% by 2030.
In 2024, achieved a 27% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2019.
In 2024, 53% of products sold achieved 4 stars under the Circle Light Label, and 100% of new products earned 4 stars in 2023.
Renewable electricity covers 60% of total electricity use at production sites in Spain, Australia, Portugal, and Hungary.
Product use-phase emissions in 2023 totalled 5.19 Mt CO₂e, representing 98% of the company's total carbon footprint.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion & diversity is one of the three strategic axes in ‘Together For Our Future’ sustainability strategy (alongside Planet and Community).
2023 report includes a dedicated section on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion under Together For Our People.
2023 EcoVadis assessment included 'Labour & Human Rights' criteria, under which Schréder improved social responsibility, health & safety practices.

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