About Us

Hobson Engineering is an Australian owned family company established in 1935. We are the leading wholesale fastener company in its chosen product range, distributing throughout Australia. We are known and pride ourselves on quality, service and integrity. The company has a long-standing reputation for being the market leader built on continual growth and investment in all facets of the company and employees.

We are looking for a commercially oriented Engineer to be located in Eastern Creek, Sydney. The successful candidate will work with a small team of young professionals to achieve the smooth running of the technical division of the company.

The Role

• Assist management with all technical aspects of the product range.
• Perform fastener testing (mechanical testing; tensile, proof load, hardness, coating evaluation, etc).
• Provide input for critical Customer Complaints involving product.
• Adhere to NATA lab guidelines whilst undertaking testing of product
• Perform engineering duties in maintenance of lab equipment and test devices.
• Work with Sales and our Distributor base providing engineering support on related projects.
• Confirm validity of test results and continue to develop in-house test methods.
• Producing and revising engineering drawings with Solidworks modelling
• Liaising with third party laboratories for external services such as chemical analysis testing
• Responsibility as a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the product range
• Requires trouble shooting, training and redesign of products or applications to ensure products are used correctly and that Hobson meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Responding to technical enquiries and providing engineering solutions to customer problems

Skills & Qualification:

• Bachelor of Engineering. Our product range requires mechanical engineering skills. Strong proficiency in civil engineering and concrete anchoring would be an advantage.
• A minimum 2-3 years working in the engineering field with a focus on fastening systems in steel, concrete and timber.
• Must have experience working in a NATA accredited fastener testing lab.
• Must have experience in maintaining & repairing laboratory machinery and equipment including calibration.
• Must have EA (Engineers Australia) accreditation or approved skills assessment.
• Knowledge of self-drilling screws and rivets-applications/installation and relevant standards.
• To be proficient in understanding ETAG certifications of anchors.
• To be proficient in Anchor design software for both mechanical and chemical masonry anchors.
• Strong leadership and organisation skills to work in a commercially oriented organisation seeking results.
• Be able to work and communicate on varying technical levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Must have strong Solidworks skills
• Must have experience in writing technical publications

We offer:

• Great working conditions- Attractive remuneration.
• Opportunity to work and develop with ongoing training opportunities.
• Career progress and development opportunities within our rapidly growing company.

Apply Now!

If this sounds like your ideal role, please apply now via SEEK with your resume attached.