Engineering Manager

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded Australian manufacturer operating a large-scale production facility in Western Australia. With a strong focus on safety, innovation and operational excellence, the business supplies critical products to customers across Australia and has built a reputation for quality, reliability and continuous improvement.

The organisation continues to invest in its people, technology and manufacturing capability to maintain its market-leading position and support future growth. As part of this commitment, a key opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance function, driving plant performance, reliability and capital project delivery across a complex manufacturing operation.

This is an opportunity to join a values-driven business where engineering plays a critical role in operational success, and where a proactive leader can make a genuine impact on performance, culture and long-term business outcomes.

Reporting directly to the General Manager Manufacturing, this is a key leadership position responsible for driving engineering excellence across a large-scale manufacturing operation.

Leading a skilled engineering and maintenance team, you will be responsible for plant reliability, preventative maintenance strategies, capital project delivery, asset lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides the opportunity to influence operational performance, embed best practice engineering standards and play a pivotal role in supporting the future growth of the business.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who enjoys balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Lead and implement the site's engineering strategy with a strong focus on quality, cost, delivery and operational performance.
• Drive a preventative maintenance and continuous improvement culture to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
• Lead and develop the engineering and maintenance team, providing coaching, technical guidance and succession planning.
• Monitor plant and equipment performance, identifying opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Reduce downtime and improve maintenance outcomes through effective planning and asset management practices.
• Continue the implementation and optimisation of SAP maintenance systems and reporting.
• Develop and manage critical spare parts strategies to support operational requirements.
• Deliver capital investment projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Manage engineering budgets, maintenance expenditure and financial reporting.
• Partner closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities and support operational objectives.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, contractor management and high-risk work requirements.

About You

You are a degree-qualified engineering professional with a proven track record leading engineering and maintenance functions within a large-scale manufacturing environment.

You bring strong technical expertise, commercial acumen and a passion for continuous improvement. Equally comfortable in the boardroom and on the factory floor, you are a collaborative leader who can engage stakeholders, build capability within teams and deliver sustainable operational improvements.

Your experience includes leading preventative maintenance programs, capital project delivery, asset management and the implementation of maintenance systems that improve plant reliability and business performance.

• Degree qualifications in Engineering.
• Minimum five years' experience in an engineering maintenance leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Experience implementing preventative and planned maintenance programs.
• Strong asset reliability and maintenance management expertise.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar CMMS/ERP systems.
• Demonstrated project management and capital delivery experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capability.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Budget management and financial reporting capability.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a highly successful Australian manufacturer with a strong reputation, significant market presence and ongoing commitment to investment and innovation.

You'll have the autonomy to influence engineering strategy, drive meaningful operational improvements and lead a critical function within the business. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll play a key role in shaping plant performance, developing people and delivering projects that contribute directly to the long-term success of the organisation.

For an engineering leader seeking a rewarding role with genuine impact, this represents an exceptional career opportunity.

Please apply via the “Apply for this job” button or online at www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference number 1125112.  For initial enquiries or assistance with your application, please contact Nick Verkerk at nverkerk@beilbydt.com.au