Design & Release Engineer – Automotive Interior & Console

Invenio; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenio is seeking a Design & Release Engineer to lead the design and release of Instrument Panel and Console components for upcoming automotive programs. The role focuses on IP/Console development, hands‑on engineering, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

You will manage projects with Tier 1 suppliers, apply GPDS processes, and coordinate with Purchasing, Finance and Engineering. Proficiency in 3DX, CATIA and Teamcenter is essential, as is a Bachelor’s in Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' technical experience within automotive interior engineering.
• Previous experience in Instrument Panel and/or Console development is required.
• Proficiency in 3DX/CATIA and Teamcenter is essential.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the development of Instrument Panel & Console components for future automotive programs.
• Lead project teams responsible for component/system design and release.
• Apply GPDS processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate projects with Tier 1 "Made To Print" suppliers for IP and Console.
• Drive project activities including costing, commercial analysis and supplier negotiations with Purchasing and Finance.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive project teams towards key program milestones and deliverables.
• Support design and process verification activities from concept through to delivery.
• Utilise 3DX, CATIA and Teamcenter where applicable.

Skills

IP & Console development

Project leadership

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

3DX

CATIA

Teamcenter

Job description

Design & Release Engineer – Automotive Interior & Console

Our client is a well-established global automotive company, we are seeking an experienced Design & Release Engineerto lead the design and development of Instrument Panel and Console components for future automotive programs.

This role is ideal for an automotive interior engineering professional with hands-on experience across IP and Console development, project management and supplier coordination. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, drive component design and release, and work closely with Purchasing, Finance, Engineering and Tier 1 suppliers to deliver program requirements.

Our client is a well-established global automotive company, we are seeking an experienced Design & Release Engineerto lead the design and development of Instrument Panel and Console components for future automotive programs.

This role is ideal for an automotive interior engineering professional with hands-on experience across IP and Console development, project management and supplier coordination. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, drive component design and release, and work closely with Purchasing, Finance, Engineering and Tier 1 suppliers to deliver program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Project manage the development of Instrument Panel & Console components for future automotive programs.
• Lead project teams responsible for component/system design and release.
• Apply GPDS processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate projects with Tier 1 "Made To Print" suppliers for IP and Console.
• Drive project activities including costing, commercial analysis and supplier negotiations with Purchasing and Finance.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive project teams towards key program milestones and deliverables.
• Support design and process verification activities from concept through to delivery.
• Utilise 3DX, CATIA and Teamcenter where applicable.

About You

• Minimum 3 years' technical experience within automotive interior engineering.
• Previous experience in Instrument Panel and/or Console development is required.
• Experience with plastic part design and some metal bracket design.
• Familiarity with automotive design processes and systems engineering approaches.
• Understanding of interior material selection and performance, particularly plastics.
• Experience leading project teams through commercial analysis and supplier negotiations.
• Strong project management, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and build enthusiasm within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Confident managing conflict and driving results.
• Experience working with Tier 1 suppliers.
• Proficiency in 3DX/CATIA and Teamcenter is essential.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related discipline.