Quad Lock

Senior Product Engineer (Contract)

Melbourne, Australia

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TLDR

Hands-on, 12-month fixed-term role delivering market-driven engineering solutions in collaboration with design, test and validation, supply chain and manufacturing partners.

About Quad Lock 🚀 Quad Lock is one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies and a certified Great Place to Work. Based in Melbourne, Quad Lock revolutionised the smartphone mounting game with our patented case-based mounting system. Originally launched in 2011, the Quad Lock range now includes mounts for Cycling, Motorcycling, Driving, Running, Marine and a range of Lifestyle options. To date, millions of Quad Lock products have been shipped to over 100 countries and sales continue to grow worldwide at a rapid pace. About our People 👥 At Quad Lock not only do we work hard and love what we do, we are also a great bunch of people with a diverse range of interests. We have keen cyclists and motorbike riders, runners and car enthusiasts (of course). But did you know we also have movie buffs, musicians, and entrepreneurs, but most importantly we’re all super proud to be part of the Quad Lock team. About the Role 🤔 As our Senior Product Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing & delivering commercially viable & market driven high quality engineering solutions. You'll be part of a cross-functional team collaborating across product design, test and validation, supply chain, and manufacturing partners to deliver world-class products that meet Quad Lock’s standards for performance, durability, and user experience. This is a hands-on, 12 month fixed-term contract role, suited to someone who thrives in a product-focused environment and is passionate about bringing exceptional physical products to market. What You'll Do ⚙️

Partner closely with Product Design, Manufacturing and supplier partners to develop new products from concept through production

Lead mechanical/electronic engineering, design validation, and engineering documentation, ensuring adherence to best practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with customer and commercial expectations

Manage multiple projects, coordinating resources effectively and ensuring they're delivered within scope, on time, and within budget

Support the design and innovation process, utilising engineering expertise and industry trends to conceptualise and develop cutting-edge and market-leading products

Support current product continuous improvement initiatives, driving design changes as required

Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align on project goals, priorities, and resource requirements, addressing any concerns or issues promptly and effectively

Collaborate with our Compliance Engineer to ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, standards, and certifications for consumer products

Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide input on product cost optimisation strategies without compromising quality or performance. Collaborate with strategic sourcing and manufacturing teams to optimise sourcing and production processes

Identify potential risks and mitigate them through appropriate planning and mitigation strategies. Assess and manage technical risks associated with product development, ensuring timely resolution and minimising impact on project timelines and deliverables

Be an exemplary team player, mentor junior engineers and contribute to best-practice engineering standards

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What You'll Bring 🤝

Extensive experience in a similar role

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Strong experience in product development, ideally in consumer hardware or accessories

Advanced proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent)

Strong knowledge of injection moulding, metals, plastics, elastomers, and assembly processes

Proven experience managing products from concept to mass production

Strong understanding of DFM, DFA, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis

Experience working with offshore manufacturers (Asia experience highly regarded)

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management capability

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!

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now’ button below and tell us a bit about yourself, your experience and what interests you in the role.

Benefits

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

Remote-Friendly

Flexible ways of working to fit your lifestyle

Wellness Stipend

Health & Wellbeing allowance to invest in your wellbeing

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Quad Lock

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.

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