Automotive Industrial Designer & Product Design Engineer

ProFound People; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ProFound People client in Adelaide designs and manufactures bespoke automotive products. They are seeking an Industrial Designer / Product Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis, with salary 110,000–130,000 AUD per year, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in industrial or product design, hands‑on CAD skills (SolidWorks or Inventor), experience with sheet metal and fabrication, and a practical design mindset aimed at manufacturability and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Industrial Design or Product Design
• Experience designing for automotive vehicles or automotive equipment
• Strong 3D CAD skills, SolidWorks or Inventor
• Experience with fabricated components, sheet metal and structural steel
• Understanding of product design principles, materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience producing detailed 3D models, technical drawings and BOMs

Responsibilities

• Develop product concepts, designs and 3D models using CAD software
• Design components and assemblies for automotive vehicles
• Translate concepts into detailed 3D models and drawings
• Consider functionality, aesthetics, ergonomics and manufacturability
• Collaborate with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure production readiness
• Create and maintain technical documentation and BOMs
• Support prototype builds, testing and design modifications
• Review designs prior to manufacture

Skills

Industrial design

3D CAD

Prototyping

Ergonomics

Product aesthetics

Manufacturing awareness

Project management

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

ProFound People client in Adelaide designs and manufactures bespoke automotive products. They are seeking an Industrial Designer / Product Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis, with salary 110,000–130,000 AUD per year, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in industrial or product design, hands‑on CAD skills (SolidWorks or Inventor), experience with sheet metal and fabrication, and a practical design mindset aimed at manufacturability and