Lead Industrial Design Engineer
Foundry Lab
Design
Posted on Oct 18, 2025
JD - Lead Industrial Designer
About Us
Foundry Lab is empowering manufacturers to cast a cleaner future. We’re revolutionising the way diecast parts are made by pioneering a new casting technology that combines the speed of microwave energy and additive manufacturing with traditional casting methods. See our tech in action here!
The Role
We are looking for a Lead Industrial Product Designer to collaborate closely with our engineering team as we take our technology into production. Your key roles will be design for manufacturing (DFM), developing a cohesive design language across our products and the design of metal casting moulds. You will be a critical member of our team - producing meaningful work.
As a Lead Industrial Product Designer you will:
Design machinery components
Lead the integration of fabricated prototypes into the production pipeline
Transform engineering concepts into tangible, production-ready designs
Work in partnership with our marketing team to guarantee that every tangible embodiment of Foundry Lab works cohesively with our brand identity
About You
You must have:
8+ years experience as an Industrial Designer, with previous experience developing industrial machinery
Relevant qualification in Industrial Design
Expertise in machine design, with proven experience taking prototypes into full-scale production (DFM)
Experience working with sheet metal, fabrication and CNC machining
Proficiency with relevant tools & software (CAD software & Adobe Creative Suite)
Comprehension of the intricacies of the manufacturing process, and a passion for crafting designs tailored to this
An ability to thrive in a collaborative environment where good communication skills are essential, and initiative is highly valued.
A self-starter attitude - you feel comfortable in an environment with shifting requirements.
High attention to detail and good organisational skills.
Desirable
Experience/thorough understanding of mould design (split lines, gating, draft ect.)
We will still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the above requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them absolutely perfectly!
This is a permanent full-time role based in our Wellington office. We are an accredited employer, and are able to support with visas and relocation requirements for successful overseas candidates.
Why Work at Foundry Lab?
Foundry Lab is an NZ & US venture-capital backed start-up, developing world leading metal additive manufacturing systems – right here in Wellington, New Zealand.
At Foundry Lab, you will be surrounded by intelligent, creative people who are building cutting edge metal Additive Manufacturing Technology. We have a huge appetite for innovation, you will have the ability to shape what we do here.
This is an exciting fast paced, collaborative environment with a global market focus. While we have some serious tech to develop, the office is nicely situated between foodie-heaven and the beach - and we have been known to go for a run, swim or round of Frisbee-golf at lunch.
Foundry Lab are nimble in everything that we do – including adapting to support the needs and well-being of our staff. We take care of others, and are mindful of the health, safety and welfare of everyone around us.
Remuneration
Foundry Lab offers competitive salaries, as well as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
How to apply
Please apply online or send your CV and cover letter to j.earnshaw@foundrylab.com
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team.
We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.
