Lead the development of innovative engineered products from concept through to production.
We're looking for an experienced Product Development Engineer with deep expertise in injection moulding, polymers and plastic component design to lead a small team of Engineer s developing complex manufactured products used across Australia and international markets The Opportunity
Take ownership of new product development programs, leading products from initial concept through CAD design, prototyping, testing, validation and production release.
Working alongside industrial designers, manufacturing, sourcing and quality teams, you'll help deliver products that are innovative, robust, manufacturable and commercially successful.
You'll mentor junior engineers while helping shape engineering best practice across the team .
The Role
- Injection moulded plastic component design
- Polymer selection and material performance
- Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
- Tooling development and supplier collaboration
- Bringing products from concept through to production
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design or similar
- Proven experience in product development or design engineering
- Robust understanding of injection moulding and polymer design
- Experience leading engineering projects through the complete product lifecycle
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A practical, hands-on approach to solving engineeri ng proble ms.
Why Join? Join one of Australia's most respected product development teams, where engineers are encouraged to innovate, own projects and see their ideas become real products.
This is an opportunity to work on products manufactured and sold globally, while enjoying a collaborative engineering culture that values practical thinking, continuous improvement and technical excellence.
📌 Product Development Lead - plastic injection moulded parts (Melbourne)
🏢 Orchard HRO
📍 Melbourne
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