Position Available

Product Designer – Injection Moulded Plastics Specialist
Belgrave Office – Yarra Ranges
Casual Part-Time (up to 32 – 38 hours/week) with a view to a permanent position
(Can tailor to suit your situation – family-friendly employer)

This is a chance to apply your deep technical knowledge of injection moulded plastics and bring well-engineered products from concept through to production.

SCAD Design has a position available commencing immediately.

We are a small, experienced product design house developing a wide range of products. Our core work involves electronics and electrical enclosures, connectors, switches, power outlets, and associated accessories. Plastic injection mouldings form a significant and critical component of our deliverables, and this role requires someone with strong, practical, hands-on knowledge in this area.

We develop products from concept through to production and pride ourselves on a robust design-for-manufacture approach. A strong mechanical mindset is essential. While styling and presentation skills are valuable, the primary focus of this role is technically sound, production-ready plastic component design.

The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of detailed design outcomes is essential.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

Have at least 5 years’ professional experience using SolidWorks
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of injection moulded plastics design, including:
- Draft angles and parting line strategy
- Wall thickness control and sink management
- Ribbing and boss design
- Snap-fit and clip features
- Tooling considerations and mouldability constraints
- Shrinkage, tolerances, and material selection
Have strong experience preparing production-ready engineering drawings
Have a solid mechanical aptitude and ability to resolve complex design problems
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
Work methodically and maintain close attention to detail
Be capable of working independently and managing workload priorities

Highly Regarded (but not essential)

Experience designing electrical and electronic products and understanding electrical safety standards
Experience with pressed sheet metal components
Knowledge of tooling, machining, and manufacturing processes (high to medium volume)
Experience liaising with toolmakers and manufacturers
Proficiency in PhotoView 360 or SolidWorks Visualise
Experience with computer-based rendering and concept presentations
Familiarity with the Corel Suite
Experience in prototyping (conventional and digital manufacturing processes)

If you are someone who understands not just how to model a plastic part – but how to design it properly for tooling, manufacture, and long-term performance – we would like to hear from you.

Please send your application (Cover Letter and CV) via email to:
job2026@scad.com.au
Subject: Position Vacant

Applications close: March 31, 2026