Senior Product Design Engineer (Contract)
TLDR
Bridge concept to mass production by crafting market-ready product designs focused on feasibility, materials, and manufacturability.
Create innovative, consumer-focused products engineered to withstand demanding automotive & active-use environments
Support research and feasibility assessments for new technologies, materials and product concepts
Translate customer and market needs into clear engineering requirements, design tasks and measurable performance benchmarks
Prototype, test and refine concepts through iterative design-build-test cycles
Manage concurrent design projects, ensuring they are completed within set timeframes and meet all structural performance constraints
Seek to eliminate technical and functional risks during the design phase, utilising engineering principles to predict how materials and geometries will behave during dynamic events
Create detailed parametric 3D CAD models, drawings, specifications and BOMs using SolidWorks
Review and conduct testing on pre-production samples
Work with the Manufacturing team, suppliers and manufacturers to obtain quotations and DFM input
Design and develop products that are consistent and recognisable via visual brand language & styling
Coordinate the design and engineering product packaging solutions to set parameters
Contribute to a positive, collaborative and respectful design team culture
Bachelor’s degree in Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or Technology
Ability to interpret and convert high level product requirements into executable and clear design tasks
Able to clearly communicate design ideas and concepts via sketching, CAD modelling and various methods of prototyping
Comprehensive understanding of design & engineering principles and highly capable of applying these during the product development process
Ability to generate fully defined parametric 3D CAD models for manufacturing and illustrative purposes utilising SolidWorks
Experience in iterative concept validation and the fabrication of prototypes for testing form, fit, and functional mechanical performance
Extensive experience and understanding of DFM design for manufacturing principles, with the ability to apply these in practice when developing product design solutions
Excellent knowledge & understanding of various manufacturing processes and production methods
Effective time management skills to achieve all objectives within defined time frames and commercial constraints
Sound knowledge of Microsoft programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Desirable Experience:
Hands-on knowledge in a wide range of polymers and elastomers, particularly their behaviour under dynamic loading
Track record of designing products for impact, vibration, dampening or other dynamic environments
Experience interfacing with customers in the automotive OEM industry or equivalent sectors
We know that great candidates don't always tick every box. If this role excites you and your skills and experience are broadly aligned, we encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear what you can bring to the team.
If You Were In This Role Last Week...Last week, you may have provided your technical input into a new product idea during a Design Review, refined a concept in SolidWorks before testing a prototype to breaking point in the lab, discussed off-tool sample feedback with suppliers, and worked with the design team to improve performance, fit, packaging and brand alignment before the next development milestone.
What it’s like to work at Quad Lock
At Quad Lock our customers mean the world to us but so does our team, by joining us you’ll be able to take advantage of the amazing perks we have on offer:
🌏 Flexible ways of working to fit your lifestyle
🏃♀️ Health & Wellbeing allowance to invest in your wellbeing
📱 Technology allowance to stay connected
🥑 Weekly lunch on us to enhance your team connections
🧠 Dedicated learning & development allowance for continuous growth
🫶 Volunteer Leave to support causes you’re passionate about
🌐 Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families
You’ll join a highly cohesive vibrant and collaborative culture in a business where you can continue to build your skill set. This is a chance to grow and develop your career whilst working in an environment with like-minded colleagues that love what they do, encourage and promote innovation and bring a contagious energy to work every day!
Join the Team:
Quad Lock is an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you're looking to grow your career with us, we'd love to hear from you! Don’t be afraid to stand out, back your achievements and show us what makes you the best candidate for the role. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply!
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible ways of working to fit your lifestyle
Free Meals & Snacks
Weekly lunch on us to enhance your team connections
Home Office Stipend
Technology allowance to stay connected
Learning Budget
Dedicated learning & development allowance for continuous growth
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families
Paid Time Off
Volunteer Leave to support causes you’re passionate about
Wellness Stipend
Health & Wellbeing allowance to invest in your wellbeing
Quad Lock builds innovative smartphone mounting solutions using a patented case-based system. Aimed at active individuals and enthusiasts, our products provide a secure and versatile way to attach smartphones to bikes, cars, and more, setting us apart in the consumer electronics market.