Design. Build. Launch. Make an Impact.

Our client is a leading Australian manufacturer of height safety and access solutions, trusted across construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Due to local and international growth, they’re on the lookout for a technically strong Product Development Coordinator to join the Engineering team and help bring innovative products to life, from concept through to market launch.

If you love design, problem-solving, and seeing ideas become real-world products, this is the opportunity that you have been looking for.

Why Join?

• Work on innovative, safety-critical products
• Be part of a growing Australian manufacturer
• Hands-on role with end-to-end product development exposure
• Collaborate with engineering, suppliers & global partners
• Real opportunity to grow your engineering career

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you’ll play a key role in coordinating the development of new products and ensuring designs are compliant, tested, and ready for production. You’ll be involved across the full lifecycle — design, documentation, testing, and manufacturing coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Design & Development

• Design and develop new products from concept to production
• Create 3D models and drawings using AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation
• Support prototyping, testing, and continuous product improvement

Engineering Documentation

• Prepare technical documentation, including - Product Specifications & Data Sheets, and Engineering Drawings & Product Manuals
• Maintain drawing registers and revision control systems

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure products meet key Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1576, AS 1657, AS/NZS 4994)
• Support certification and regulatory approval processes

Testing & Validation

• Coordinate product testing with external labs
• Review results with the Engineering Manager and support design improvements

Supplier & Manufacturing Coordination

• Work with overseas manufacturers and suppliers
• Provide technical drawings and resolve production queries
• Support prototype development and evaluation

Project Coordination

• Track development timelines and deliverables
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and compliance teams

About You:

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical / Structural Engineering, Product Design, or similar
• Experience in product development, engineering design, or technical coordination
• Strong skills in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor (3D modelling and assemblies)
• Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
• Exposure to Australian Standards and compliance frameworks
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation management skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in construction, access equipment, scaffolding, or safety equipment
• FEA simulation experience
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers

• Design and develop new products from concept to production
• Create 3D models and drawings using AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation
• Support prototyping, testing, and continuous product improvement
• Prepare technical documentation, including - Product Specifications & Data Sheets, and Engineering Drawings & Product Manuals
• Maintain drawing registers and revision control systems
• Ensure products meet key Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1576, AS 1657, AS/NZS 4994)
• Support certification and regulatory approval processes
• Coordinate product testing with external labs
• Review results with the Engineering Manager and support design improvements
• Work with overseas manufacturers and suppliers
• Provide technical drawings and resolve production queries
• Support prototype development and evaluation
• Track development timelines and deliverables
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and compliance teams

• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Inventor
• 3D modelling
• Assemblies
• Engineering drawings
• Manufacturing processes
• Australian Standards
• Compliance frameworks
• Documentation management
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical / Structural Engineering, Product Design, or similar
• Experience in product development, engineering design, or technical coordination