Hands-On Industrial Designer: Prototyping to Production

Breezway; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Christmas leave scheduling

Product discounts

Flare benefits (novated leases)

Refer a friend rewards

Cross-training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Breezway, an Australian Louvre Window specialist, is seeking an Industrial Designer to join its R&D team in Coorparoo. This hands-on role spans concept research, 3D design, prototyping and production handover, collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales and suppliers.

You will develop sketches, SolidWorks models, physical mock-ups, and test designs on site, applying DFM principles to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• A degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong SolidWorks capability and exposure to AutoCAD.
• Industry experience in industrial or product design.
• Hands-on prototyping, model-making and product development experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and production considerations.
• Strong creative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in market trends, new technology and innovative product solutions.
• Ability to communicate design concepts through sketches, CAD, renders and physical prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Research market trends, emerging technologies and new product opportunities.
• Develop concepts through sketching, ideation and SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Build physical prototypes, models and mock-ups to bring concepts to life.
• Test and validate designs using on-site test rig.
• Refine designs based on testing, performance and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop drawings, specifications and documentation for production.
• Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles to create practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to transition designs into production.
• Present concepts and design recommendations using sketches, CAD models, renders and prototypes.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD exposure

Prototyping

Problem solving

Sketches renders communication

Education

Industrial Design / Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Breezway, an Australian Louvre Window specialist, is seeking an Industrial Designer to join its R&D team in Coorparoo. This hands-on role spans concept research, 3D design, prototyping and production handover, collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales and suppliers.

You will develop sketches, SolidWorks models, physical mock-ups, and test designs on site, applying DFM principles to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.