At a Glance
- Tasks: Design fun and innovative playground equipment using CAD software.
- Company: Aussie Play, a growing Australian manufacturer of playground products.
- Benefits: Stable full-time role, friendly team, and long-term career growth.
- Other info: Work on exciting projects from concept to production in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Bring your creative ideas to life and inspire children's play experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in CAD design, especially with Autodesk Fusion, and understanding of manufacturing processes.
Ever looked at a local playground and thought, “This is fun, but if only it had an extra-long spiral slide connected to a high-ropes bridge with a hidden spy lookout…”? Same here. While standard CAD drafting keeps the world structurally sound, we’re in the business of building core childhood memories. If you’re a CAD designer who’d rather draft dynamic play towers, custom climbing nets, and wild slide setups than standard steel beams or coffee mugs, this is your drawing board.
Aussie Play is a rapidly growing Australian manufacturer of playground and early learning equipment. We design, manufacture and supply innovative play products to childcare centres and schools throughout Australia. We are seeking an experienced CAD Designer to join our team and play a key role in the development of new products and custom play solutions. This is not a purely drafting role. We are looking for someone who understands how products are actually made and can translate ideas into practical, efficient and manufacturable designs.
About the Role
You will work closely with management, production staff and customers to design new products, develop custom solutions and improve existing products. You will be involved from concept through to manufacture, helping ensure our products are innovative, practical, cost-effective and built to a high standard.
Responsibilities
- Produce detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
- Develop new product concepts and improve existing designs.
- Create manufacturing documentation including drawings, cut lists and assembly details.
- Work with production staff to ensure designs are practical and efficient to manufacture.
- Assist with custom playground and outdoor learning projects.
- Participate in prototyping, testing and product development.
Proven experience in CAD design – specifically Autodesk Fusion. Understanding of manufacturing processes and production methods. This step is vital to ensuring the parts are designed with manufacturing methods in mind from the get go. Ability to design products that are practical, efficient and cost-effective to manufacture. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently and solve problems.
Highly Regarded Experience with:
- Sheet metal fabrication.
- Timber products and cabinetry.
- Aluminium and steel fabrication.
- CNC machining.
- Product design and development.
- Furniture or playground manufacturing.
- Australian Standards and compliance requirements.
About You
You are a practical designer who enjoys seeing your designs become real products. You understand that great design must also be manufacturable, efficient and commercially viable. You enjoy working with production teams, solving problems and developing products that customers love.
What We Offer
- Stable full-time position.
- Opportunity to work on innovative Australian-made products.
- Involvement in complete product development from concept to production.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Long-term career opportunities within a growing manufacturing business.
If you are an experienced CAD designer with a strong understanding of manufacturing and would like to help create products that inspire children's play and learning, we would love to hear from you.
CAD Designer Playground Equipment in Sydney employer: Aussie Play
Aussie Play is an exceptional employer that fosters a creative and supportive work environment, where CAD Designers can truly make a difference by developing innovative playground equipment that inspires children's play and learning. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the entire product development process, from concept to production, while working alongside a friendly team dedicated to crafting high-quality Australian-made products. Join us in building core childhood memories and enjoy long-term career opportunities within our rapidly growing manufacturing business.
