Engineering Manager

PWR Performance Products is a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge automotive cooling products, renowned in global motorsports. With over 600 staff across Australia, America, and the UK, the company is rapidly growing and expanding into electric, aerospace, and defence industries. The Engineering Manager will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for leading and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams, championing innovation, managing technical projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across departments to optimize production and quality outcomes.

Must Have

• Leading and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver world-class cooling products.
• Managing Project Engineering, Design, Quality Control and Planning teams.
• Championing innovation, automation, and continuous improvement across design and manufacturing.
• Managing technical projects, R&D initiatives, and process development to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with AS9100, safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborating across departments to optimise production, procurement, and quality outcomes.
• Taking an active role in driving process alignment and developing meaningful connections with team members in both PWR Australia and PWR North America.
• A relevant qualification in mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience in senior engineering or manufacturing leadership roles.
• Strong technical knowledge in product design, process development, and automation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced CAD and computer skills.
• Advanced consultation and negotiation skills as well as commercial acumen.

Perks & Benefits

• Career development and support
• Free uniforms
• Discounts off all PWR products
• Discounts across other automotive suppliers and financial wellbeing programs
• Work with the latest and greatest technology
• Thriving and inclusive company culture
• Recognition program with monetary rewards for Employee of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, Employee of the Month, and Apprentice of the Quarter
• Onsite diner with highly discounted lunches

About us:

PWR Performance Products, a true success story that began with a father and son's vision. With relentless passion and dedication, we have become a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge automotive cooling products. We are a renowned name in top-tier global motorsports, and we've grown into a powerhouse with over 600 talented staff across Australia, America, and the UK, now listed on the ASX stock exchange. Join our vibrant team in our state-of-the-art facility, featuring advanced technologies. Be part of our rapid growth, shaping the future of our traditional markets and venturing into thrilling industries such as electric, aerospace, and defence.

Job Description:

As our new engineering manager you will be a key member of our local senior leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver world-class cooling products. You will be responsible for managing Project Engineering, Design, Quality Control and Planning teams.
• Champion innovation, automation, and continuous improvement across design and manufacturing.
• Manage technical projects, R&D initiatives, and process development to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborate across departments to optimise production, procurement, and quality outcomes.
• Take an active role in driving process alignment and developing meaningful connections with team members in both PWR Australia and PWR North America.

What we are looking for:

• A relevant qualification in mechanical engineering
• Proven experience in senior engineering or manufacturing leadership roles.
• Strong technical knowledge in product design, process development, and automation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced CAD and computer skills.
• Advanced consultation and negotiation skills as well as commercial acumen

What We Offer:

• A career not just a job. We’re serious about supporting our people build fantastic careers. Multiple members of our executive team started in our entry level positions.
• Free uniforms that not only ensure a professional appearance but also eliminate the hassle and expense of maintaining a work wardrobe.
• All employees receive discounts off all PWR products. We also have great discounts across other automotive suppliers and financial wellbeing programs.
• Work with the latest and greatest technology.
• Experience PWR’s thriving and inclusive company culture, where our long-standing staff members reflect our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment.
• We value and recognize outstanding achievements through our recognition program, which includes monetary rewards for Employee of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, Employee of the Month, and Apprentice of the Quarter.
• Onsite diner with highly discounted lunches.