Product Development Engineer (Automotive)

Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, you'll play a key role in the design, validation and delivery of innovative automotive products.
You'll work closely with Engineering, Product, Procurement, Quality and Marketing teams to develop products that meet customer needs and industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop automotive products from concept through to market release
Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks
Support prototyping, testing and product validation activities
Conduct engineering analysis and design reviews
Perform FEA simulations to evaluate product performance
Ensure designs meet compliance and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Maintain engineering documentation and technical reports
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across product development processes
About You
You are a motivated engineer who enjoys designing products, solving technical challenges and working collaboratively to deliver innovative solutions.
You'll bring:
Degree qualifications in Mechanical, Automotive or Design Engineering
Minimum 3 years' experience in product development or design engineering
Strong SolidWorks experience
Experience developing and validating engineered products
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Strong attention to detail and project management skills
Highly Regarded
Automotive aftermarket experience
Knowledge of ADR and vehicle compliance requirements
FEA experience
AIAG quality framework experience
3D scanning or 3D printing exposure
Engineers Australia or SAE membership
Experience working across the full product development lifecycle

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No