As a Product Designer at ARB SmartBar in Adelaide, you’ll be at the forefront of developing innovative, high quality automotive protection systems and accessories. You will be responsible for designing and validating components with a solid focus on structural integrity, manufacturability, safety, and end user experience. This role is focused on

design for manufacture and production release .

From concept through to production, you will contribute to the entire product lifecycle transforming ideas into real world solutions that enhance vehicle safety, aesthetics, and off‑road performance. This is a hands-on, technically rewarding role that combines creativity, collaboration, and cutting‑edge engineering.

Why Join ARB SmartBar?

Be part of an Australian engineering success story with global reach.

Contribute to cutting‑edge polymer product innovation for off‑road and fleet markets.

Work in a collaborative, technically driven environment

Access to staff discounts, wellbeing programs, and training opportunities

Career progression within the broader ARB 4x4 network

Key Responsibilities include:

Design and develop automotive products from

concept through to production

Convert design intent into

fully manufacturable CAD models and drawings

Develop and maintain

3D models, assemblies, 2D drawings, and BOMs

Support

tooling design and development (billet aluminium production tooling)

Participate in prototype builds, testing, validation, and production trials

Manage engineering changes through





ECN / change control processes

Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers

Assist in resolving production issues and implementing design improvements

About You: To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

2-5 years’ experience in product design for manufacturing, ideally in polymer or automotive industries

Strong

SolidWorks capability (parametric modelling, assemblies, drawings)

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Industrial Design or a related field

Demonstrated experience designing parts for

production tooling

Practical understanding of: Plastics and polymer manufacturing (rotational moulding desirable)

Metal fabrication and mechanical assemblies

Tolerances, fasteners, sealing, and mounting systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

ARB SmartBar designs and manufactures premium automotive protection systems for off‑road, fleet, and defence applications. As a division of ARB 4x4 Accessories, SmartBar proudly engineers and produces all products in South Australia using advanced facilities and cutting‑edge manufacturing processes to deliver exceptional safety, durability, and performance.

This is a great opportunity for the right individual to join Australia's leading off‑road equipment specialist and be part of a globally expanding organisation. If you feel that this could be the right move for you and you have the necessary skills and experience required to be successful in this role,

📌 Design Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 ARB
📍 Adelaide