Job description

Engineering Manager We're seeking a proven engineering leader who combines strong technical credibility with exceptional people leadership capability. You enjoy bringing teams together, developing talent and creating an environment where people can perform at their best. Equally, you're comfortable operating autonomously, making decisions and driving initiatives forward. Most importantly, you're motivated by the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation where your contribution will be highly visible.

Your New Business An established organisation entering an exciting phase of growth and expansion. With innovative products reaching both domestic and international markets, the business has built a reputation for technical excellence, agility and delivering solutions that make a real impact. Operating in a dynamic and highly regulated environment, they continue to invest heavily in their people, products and future capability. This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal point in the company's journey, where you'll have genuine influence, strong visibility across the organisation and the ability to help shape the next stage of growth. With a collaborative culture, ambitious leadership team and a focus on innovation rather than traditional sustainment-based work, this organisation offers a unique environment for leaders who enjoy building teams, driving outcomes and making a meaningful contribution to business success

What You Need to Succeed Essential

Australian Citizenship Strong leadership capability with a track record of building high-performing teams Enjoy operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability (no micromanagement & less bureaucracy - you are motivated by driving things forward and getting things done).
You must have a background in product development and product release activities Understanding of product safety considerations and governance associated with product release Experience working within highly regulated industries Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery

Highly Regarded

Experience within Defence or highly regulated sectors Exposure to growing or scaling engineering organisations Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams Continuous improvement and process optimisation experience

What's In It For You?

Join at a pivotal point of growth and expansion Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the business Significant autonomy and ownership of engineering outcomes Opportunity to shape, grow and develop a rapidly expanding team Strong visibility across the organisation and executive leadership group Exposure to innovative products with both Australian and international reach Clear career progression opportunities within a growing, stable and dynamic organisation Work on genuinely interesting and complex products rather than traditional sustainment-focused programs Be part of a collaborative, high-performing environment where ideas are valued and outcomes are celebrated Opportunity to make a visible impact on the future direction of the business

Who Will Thrive Here? This role will suit an Engineering Manager who enjoys:

Getting things done and driving outcomes Working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Leading from the front and supporting others to succeed Building and growing strong engineering teams Taking ownership and operating with autonomy Influencing business outcomes beyond engineering alone Working on innovative products that solve real-world challenges Progressing their career within an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation

What to do now:
If your experience is suitable and you are looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a genuine impact, help shape the future of a growing business and lead teams developing truly innovative products, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now, or share your CV directly to
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Job Summary

  • Published on: 03 Aug, 2026
  • Category: Engineering
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: Perth, WA 6000
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Amy McNulty
  • Location: WA - Perth - Inner and Western Suburbs