Industrial Designer

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

SALARY - $110,000 - $130,000 per annum, dependent on experience

TYPE – Permanent

My client designs and manufactures bespoke products and equipment for the Automotive industry. They are looking for an Industrial Designer / Product Design Engineer to join their team in Adelaide on a permanent basis.

The Industrial Designer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years’ experience in an Industrial Design or Product Design position
• Previous experience designing products and equipment for vehicles in the Automotive sector
• Highly skilled with 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks, Inventor or similar
• Experience designing fabricated components, sheet metal and structural steel
• Strong understanding of product design principles, materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience producing detailed 3D models, technical drawings and design documentation
• Strong understanding of product aesthetics, ergonomics, functionality and usability
• Strong practical and hands-on approach to design
• Experience working closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams
• Able to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines
• Experience developing prototypes and refining designs for manufacture
• Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

The Industrial Designer role will involve:

• Developing product concepts, designs and 3D models using CAD software
• Designing products, components and assemblies for automotive vehicles
• Translating design concepts into detailed 3D models and technical drawings
• Considering product functionality, aesthetics, ergonomics and manufacturability
• Developing and updating designs based on project requirements and feedback
• Working closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are suitable for production
• Liaising with suppliers and external manufacturing providers
• Supporting the full design process from initial concept through to production
• Assisting with prototype builds, testing and design modifications
• Reviewing designs and drawings prior to manufacture
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation and BOMs
• Working in a small, multi-disciplinary team on varied design projects