You are an experienced Design Manager with a robust electrical background, capable of leading a technical design team while balancing hands-on technical governance with strategic, business-focused leadership.

About you
Degree or trade qualification in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) - essential.
In-depth knowledge of LV electrical systems and custom-built electrical products.
Proven experience leading and developing a design/engineering team.
Strong understanding of design standards, compliance and quality assurance within an electrical manufacturing environment.
Skilled with CAD/3D design software and digital engineering tools.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and reporting skills.
Commercially minded, with the ability to contribute to business planning and forecasting.

What you will be doing:
Leading, mentoring and developing a team of design leads, senior designers and drafters.
Overseeing the delivery of technical designs across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with scope, standards, timelines and budgets.
Establishing and enforcing design standards, processes and best practice across the design function.




Reviewing and approving complex design deliverables against Australian standards and client specifications.
Driving continuous improvement, automation and standardisation across design tools and processes.
Working closely with Production, Procurement and Project Delivery to ensure a seamless transition from design through to manufacture.
Building solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting Project Managers and clients in resolving design-related issues.
Contributing to broader business planning, forecasting and reporting on team performance and project status.

The Rewards:

This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuine leadership role with an industry leader that's investing heavily in its people, systems and technology. You'll have real influence over how the design function operates, backed by a business with a robust and growing pipeline of work. On offer is a highly attractive remuneration package of circa $190k plus superannuation, negotiable based on your experience, along with a career path that reflects the seniority and impact of this role. We request that candidates have full Australian working rights.

Please submit your resume in WORD format ONLY.

📌 Design Manager North Adelaide
🏢 Australia Wide Personnel
📍 North Adelaide