Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Perth, WA

Product Development | Technical Leadership | Engineering Management

Keystone People Solutions is partnering with a well-established Australian product business to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager for a key leadership role within its Product & Innovation function.

This is an opportunity to lead a capable multi-disciplinary engineering team and play a central role in the development, improvement and delivery of technically sound, commercially successful products.

The role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the technical detail while also building, mentoring and guiding a team across mechanical, electronic, firmware and testing capability.

The opportunity

As Engineering Manager, you will provide technical leadership across product development, R&D, testing, compliance, manufacturing improvement and project delivery.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be actively involved in technical decision-making, design reviews, problem-solving and the practical engineering work required to take products from concept through to launch.

You will work closely with senior product and innovation leaders, as well as teams across product, design, QA, operations, manufacturing, suppliers and other key stakeholders to ensure engineering activity is aligned with customer, commercial and product goals.

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for leading the engineering team and providing technical direction across product development, R&D and manufacturing-related engineering activity.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading, coaching and developing a multi-disciplinary engineering team

Providing technical direction across products, systems and platforms

Leading design reviews, technical planning and engineering decision-making

Supporting product development from concept through to launch

Managing engineering timelines, resources, priorities and risks

Working closely with product, QA, operations, manufacturing and suppliers

Solving complex technical problems with practical, commercially sound solutions

Supporting testing, prototyping, compliance and continuous improvement activity

Identifying opportunities to improve design, quality, cost and operational efficiency

Building a high-performance engineering culture based on ownership, collaboration and accountability

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced engineering leader who can balance technical depth with people leadership.

You will likely bring:

A degree or tertiary qualification in engineering

Strong experience across product development, R&D and manufacturing environments

Proven experience leading engineering teams

A track record of taking products from concept through to launch

Strong technical judgement and practical problem-solving ability

Experience working with cross-functional teams

The ability to manage competing priorities, timelines and technical trade-offs

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

A hands-on leadership style and the confidence to make sound engineering decisions

Experience working across complex product development projects, manufacturing environments and broader product strategy would also be highly regarded.

About you

You will be the type of person who enjoys building capability in others while still staying connected to the engineering detail.

You will be calm under pressure, commercially aware, technically credible and able to bring people with you. You will also be comfortable challenging ideas, making decisions, improving systems and creating clarity for your team.

Most importantly, you will be someone who leads with integrity, takes ownership and genuinely wants to contribute to products that make a meaningful difference for customers.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is a chance to join an established Australian business with a strong product focus, a genuine commitment to quality and a culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement and practical innovation.

You will be joining a business where engineering plays a critical role in product performance, customer outcomes and future growth.

The role offers:

A key leadership position within a product-led business

The opportunity to shape and develop engineering capability

Involvement across the full product development lifecycle

A collaborative environment with close links to product, operations and manufacturing

A competitive salary package aligned to experience

How to apply

Keystone People Solutions is managing this recruitment process on behalf of a confidential client.

If you are an experienced Engineering Manager, Senior Engineering Leader or technically strong engineering professional ready to step into a broader leadership role, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Please apply with your resume or contact Keystone People Solutions for further information.