Who we are:
With a deep connection to the Australian way of life, Jardan is an Australian owned business that supports local manufacturing. We drive the simple mission of making beautiful furniture pieces with a
sustainable and responsible approach. What started as a team of eight has now grown to over 200 that all live and breathe a collaborative ethos. In operation since 1987, every Jardan piece is researched, designed, crafted and assembled at our Production site in Melbourne, retaining skills whilst focusing on a premium made to order process bound by sustainability and quality.
What we are looking for:
Join our Engineering team as a Research and Development Engineer, reporting to the Head of Engineering. Based at our Scoresby HQ, you’ll develop timber and upholstery prototypes and work
closely with R&D, Design and Production to bring new furniture concepts to life.
This hands-on role focuses on translating design into efficient, manufacturable products, optimising quality, cost and production performance.
What the role entails:
- Partner with R&D and Design to develop concepts and prepare production-ready documentation
- Translate designs into high-quality, manufacturable products using DFM principles
- Create 3D models, drawings, CNC files and production documentation
- Improve product construction, safety, quality and manufacturing efficiency
- Develop SOPs, BOMs (Epicor) and support design changes and pricing
- Assist with timber and upholstered product development, including CNC programming
- Apply Lean principles to reduce waste and optimise processes
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive product improvements and project outcomes
We are looking for someone who has:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline, with exposure to hands-on manufacturing or factory environments
- Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar 3D CAD software, with strong overall computer literacy
- Experience in Gerber Accumark are beneficial but not essential
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from technical and production drawings, with excellent attention to detail
- Practical experience using hand tools and performing basic assembly work; knowledge of furniture construction is advantageous
- Strong organisational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines reliably
- A positive, reliable team player who is punctual, dependable, and able to build strong working relationships
What we provide:
We are proud of our people what their individual talents are, and we reward our people right from the very beginning. We will provide you with:
- Beautiful work spaces
- A great team environment who all work as one
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Generous staff discounts on both furniture and homewares
- Refer a friend payment incentive on applicable roles
How to apply:
Please email your resume to our People and Culture team, jobs@jardan.com.au
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Jardan acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our workspaces are located. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities.
