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# Senior Product Engineer - Electronics at Quad Lock

- **Company:** Quad Lock
- **Location:** Melbourne, Australia
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/quadlock/e6d42262-b5c5-4973-a885-8414fd66b679

## Job description

## About Quad Lock 🚀

Quad Lock is one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies and a certified Great Place to Work. Based in Melbourne, Quad Lock revolutionised the smartphone mounting game with our patented case-based mounting system. Originally launched in 2011, the Quad Lock range now includes mounts for Cycling, Motorcycling, Driving, Running, Marine and a range of Lifestyle options. To date, millions of Quad Lock products have been shipped to over 100 countries and sales continue to grow worldwide at a rapid pace.

## About our People 👥

At Quad Lock not only do we work hard and love what we do, we are also a great bunch of people with a diverse range of interests. We have keen cyclists and motorbike riders, runners and car enthusiasts (of course). But did you know we also have movie buffs, musicians, and entrepreneurs, but most importantly we’re all super proud to be part of the Quad Lock team.

## About the Role 💭

As a Senior Product Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing & delivering commercially viable & market driven high quality engineering solutions.  You'll be part of a cross-functional team collaborating across product design, test and validation, supply chain, and manufacturing partners to deliver world-class products that meet Quad Lock’s standards for performance, durability, and user experience. This is a hands-on, end-to-end engineering role suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic, product-focused environment and is passionate about bringing exceptional products to market. Please note; this role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract.

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## What You'll Do🔋

- Technical Requirements Ownership: Own the creation, documentation, and maintenance of technical specifications and product requirements in collaboration with the product design team, ensuring every project has a clear, traceable set of requirements from concept through release.
- Electronics Validation: Lead electronic engineering, design validation, and engineering documentation for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA), battery, charging, and wireless power systems, ensuring adherence to best practices, quality, and regulatory/safety requirements.
- Project Management: Manage multiple projects, ensuring they're delivered within scope, on time, and within budget. Coordinate resources effectively and manage project schedules, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Project Delivery: Partner closely with Product Design, Manufacturing and supplier partners to develop new products from concept through production.
- Design for Manufacture (DFM): Review and optimise designs for manufacturability, cost, and quality, working directly with the design team and suppliers to resolve issues before they reach tooling or production.
- Risk Assessment & Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA): Own the DFMEA process for new and existing products. Lead broader technical and program risk assessments across each project.
- Test Plan Definition: Define validation and test plans for new products and design changes, covering functional, environmental, and reliability requirements, and ensuring results are documented and actioned.
- Tooling & CAD Support: Support Product Design in reviewing tooling designs and CAD for associated mechanical/enclosure components, providing electronics fit, thermal, and assembly input ahead of production tooling release. (Final tooling and CAD approval sits with the mechanical/product design function).
- BOM Management: Own and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) across product variants, ensuring configuration control and alignment with engineering change management processes.

.• SOP & Control Plan Development: Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Control Plans for new and existing products, ensuring production processes are documented, repeatable, and quality-controlled.

- Supplier Management: Manage supplier relationships, including sourcing, technical queries, quality issues, tooling trials, and delivery performance, to keep programs on time, on cost, and on spec.
- Compliance & Regulation: Own compliance follow-through for relevant industry regulations, standards, and certifications, collaborating with the Compliance Engineer where required to achieve product sign-off.
- Continuous Improvement: Support current product continuous improvement initiatives, driving design and process changes as required.
- Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with stakeholders, to align on project goals, priorities, and resource requirements. Provide clear and timely progress updates using the appropriate tools (e.g. Slack, Monday.com) and address any concerns or issues promptly and effectively.
- Cost Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide input on product cost optimisation strategies without compromising quality or performance. Collaborate with strategic sourcing and manufacturing teams to optimise sourcing and production processes.
- Set the Standard: Be an exemplary team player, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to best-practice engineering standards.

## What You'll Bring 🤝

- Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
- Strong experience in product development for consumer electronics or hardware accessories, ideally including battery charging or wireless power products.
- Proficiency with electronics design and review tools (e.g., Altium or equivalent) and familiarity with schematic/PCB layout review.
- Strong knowledge of battery management, wired and wireless (inductive) charging systems, and power electronics fundamentals.
- Proven experience managing electronic hardware products from concept to mass production, including PCBA and enclosure integration.
- Strong understanding of DFM/Design for Assembly (DFA) for electronics assembly (Surface-Mount Technology (SMT), box-build), and tolerance/fit considerations between PCBA and mechanical housings.
- Direct experience owning or contributing to Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) for electronic/electromechanical assemblies.
- Experience with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)/Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), safety, and regulatory compliance testing and certification.
- Experience developing SOPs and Control Plans for electronics manufacturing and test processes (e.g., ICT, functional test, burn-in).
- Experience working with offshore electronics manufacturers and PCBA suppliers (Asia experience highly regarded).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capability.
- Experience with plastics and injection moulding is a plus, given close collaboration with mechanical/enclosure design.

What it’s like to work at Quad Lock 👀 At Quad Lock our customers mean the world to us but so does our team, by joining us you’ll be able to take advantage of the amazing perks we have on offer:

🌏 Flexible ways of working to fit your lifestyle 🏃‍♀️ Health & Wellbeing allowance to invest in your wellbeing 📱 Technology allowance to stay connected 🥑 Weekly lunch on us to enhance your team connections 🧠 Dedicated learning & development allowance for continuous growth 🫶 Volunteer Leave to support causes you’re passionate about 🌐 Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families

You’ll join a highly cohesive vibrant and collaborative culture in a business where you can continue to build your skill set. This is a chance to grow and develop your career whilst working in an environment with like-minded colleagues that love what they do, encourage and promote innovation and bring a contagious energy to work every day!

Join the Team: Quad Lock is an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you're looking to grow your career with us, we'd love to hear from you! Don’t be afraid to stand out, back your achievements and show us what makes you the best candidate for the role. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply!

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now’ button below and tell us a bit about yourself, your experience and what interests you in the role.

## About Quad Lock

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Quad Lock designs and manufactures a patented, case-based smartphone mounting system that securely attaches devices to bikes, motorcycles, cars, and other gear for active lifestyles.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: South Yarra, Victoria, Australia
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Chris Peters and Rob Ward

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Consumer Goods / Outdoor & Active Lifestyle Accessories
- **Target customers**: B2C and B2B; primarily active lifestyle enthusiasts (cyclists, motorcyclists, runners, drivers, aviators) and retail/industry partners
- **Mission/purpose**: "To make every day and every adventure better, inspiring the adventurer in all of us."

## Products & Services
- **Quad Lock MAG™ Case**: The flagship product — a smartphone case with a secure, twist-and-lock mounting mechanism; compatible with iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and Huawei devices.
- **Mounts & Accessories**: Specialized mounts for cycling (handlebar, stem, out-front), motorcycling (handlebar, mirror stem, tank), driving (dashboard, vent, CD slot, suction cup), running (armband), and aviation (yoke/clamp).
- **Quad Lock MAG™ Ecosystem**: A magnetic mounting system that works with the existing twist-lock range, offering fast attachment and detachment.
- **Lifestyle Products**: Ponchos, gloves, sunglasses, and other adventure-ready accessories.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Total Funding**: Approximately $121,000 USD (Seed rounds in 2011 and 2012; one Private Equity round in August 2020)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by a single investor in the 2020 PE round; not widely disclosed. Partnerships include professional athletes and brand ambassadors (e.g., professional MTB riders).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Shipped "millions of products to over 100 countries" [quadlockcase.com.au](https://www.quadlockcase.com.au/pages/careers)
  - 80% of sales now originate outside Australia
  - 104 employees (+8.1% YoY growth)
  - Active job postings up 600% year-over-year (7 open roles as of reporting)
  - CEO Andrew Poole driving expansion into specialty retail and industry partnerships

## Competitive Advantages
- **Patented Dual-Stage Lock™ Mechanism**: A secure, vibration-dampening twist-lock system that is unique to Quad Lock and difficult to replicate.
- **Strong Brand Loyalty & Community**: Over 85,100 reviews on their US site, with high customer satisfaction and repeat purchase behavior.
- **Global Distribution**: Products sold in over 100 countries with localized e-commerce and fulfillment.
- **First-Mover in Premium Smartphone Mounting**: Established category credibility since 2012 Kickstarter launch.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Expansion**: Leveraging 80% international sales to enter new markets, especially specialty retail (cycling, motorcycle shops) and industry partnerships.
- **Product Innovation**: Expanding the MAG™ ecosystem and developing new mount categories (aviation, running, lifestyle).
- **Talent Growth**: Hiring across product design, engineering, marketing, and key account management to support scaling operations.
- **Sustainability & Community**: Emphasizing adventure culture and building a loyal ambassador/advocate network.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include "Build Relationships Respectfully," "Celebrate Diversity," and "Support and Succeed Together." Recognized as a Great Place to Work in Australia. [greatplacetowork.com.au](https://greatplacetowork.com.au/companies/quad-lock/)
- **Flexibility**: Hybrid working model; office located in South Yarra (Melbourne) with vibrant, collaborative spaces, bike storage, end-of-trip facilities, and public holiday flexibility. [quadlockcase.com.au](https://www.quadlockcase.com.au/pages/careers)
- **Perks**:
  - Wellness: Parental leave, annual wellness allowance, Employee Assistance Program, Pink Elephant leave (paid miscarriage/pregnancy loss)
  - Technology: Annual technology allowance, work-from-home setup support, employee friends & family discount
  - Learning & Development: Annual L&D allowance, study leave, annual performance reviews
- **Team Structure**: 7 open roles (Head of Brand Comms, Senior Product Engineer, Key Account Manager, Content & Social Media Specialist, etc.) with a 600% YoY increase in hiring. Eng team is 20 people (17% of workforce).
- **Global Team**: Distributed across 9 countries (Australia, US, Denmark, Sweden, Mexico, UK, NZ, India, China) — diverse and international.

## Sources
1. [quadlockcase.com.au - Careers Page](https://www.quadlockcase.com.au/pages/careers)
2. [LinkedIn - Quad Lock Company Profile](https://au.linkedin.com/company/quadlock)
3. [quadlockcase.com - Official US Store](https://www.quadlockcase.com/)
4. [Great Place to Work Australia - Quad Lock](https://greatplacetowork.com.au/companies/quad-lock/)
5. [Built In - Quad Lock Careers](https://builtin.com/company/quad-lock)

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