Engineering Manager

About Us EX Engineering Pty Ltd. is an industry leader in supplying electrical solutions for hazardous areas in high-risk and remote environments. EX Engineering is driven by a focus on customer satisfaction, team development, product innovation, and continuous improvement. You will become part of a team that supports businesses across Australia with high-quality, fit-for-purpose hazardous area electrical solutions. EX Engineering Pty Ltd. is part of IPD Group, a dynamic ASX listed, Australian owned business. We provide design, development and distribution of electrical products and technologies. Electrical hardware distribution with product assembly and workshop for customised solutions. Electrical vehicle charging hardware and infrastructure solutions, providing complete electrical engineering and service provider in high and low voltage projects. Having operated for 65 years we are a trusted partner to our customers. About the Role We are seeking a strategic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our engineering and technical operations. In this key role, you will guide product strategy, drive innovation, and ensure compliance with IECEx, AS / NZS, and other relevant industry standards. You will oversee cross‑functional teams, manage complex technical projects, and deliver practical, compliant solutions that support business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on product development, regulatory compliance and operational performance in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment. Employment Type: Full-time Location: Belmont, Perth, Western Australia Base: $150,000 - $154,000 Car Allowance: $16,000 Key Responsibilities Developing and executing engineering strategies, project plans, and resource allocation aligned with business goals. Representing engineering at executive level, driving continuous improvement in operations, compliance, and technical standards. Ensuring adherence to IECEx, AS / NZS, and other safety standards, managing audits, documentation, and liaison with certifying bodies, while leading HSEQ compliance and risk management across all engineering activities. Overseeing technical operations, maintenance, R&D initiatives and product development to maintain high quality, safety, and performance standards. Collaborating with internal departments to align engineering activities with certification, design, and innovation goals. Mentoring and developing engineering and sales teams to enhance technical capability. Driving process improvements to improve consistency, scalability, and efficiency across multiple sites. Owning engineering documentation and championing knowledge sharing across the organisation. Skills and Experience Required Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent qualification). Minimum 7 years' experience in technical B2B solution selling, ideally in electrical or hazardous area industries. Minimum 3 years' experience in a technical leadership role managing cross‑functional or multi‑site teams. Proven experience of IECEx certification, compliance documentation, and audit processes. Strong knowledge of AS / NZS standards relevant to hazardous area equipment or industrial electrical systems. Experience in R&D, product development, or writing technical specifications for tenders. Commercial acumen with a focus on balancing compliance, customer needs, and business outcomes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Be an integral part of our team when you take up this exciting opportunity. If this sounds like the role and team for you please send us your resume with a cover letter telling us why this is the role for you. We will be reviewing applications as we receive, so if you have the skills and experience we are seeking, submit your application now. You must have the right to work in Australia. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a team of over 600 people representing more than 30 different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and human rights, ensuring that every individual feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. We welcome people from all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. When you apply, please let us know what pronouns you use. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Only applicants suitable for the position will be contacted. We kindly ask agencies not to submit any resumes without our consent. #J-18808-Ljbffr