Engineering Manager (Projects and Design)
Telford Smith Engineering Pty Ltd – Dandenong VIC
About the Role
Join a business that is actively contributing to a more sustainable future.
We are seeking an experienced
Engineering Manager / Project Manager
to lead our engineering function and deliver major capital projects across Australia and internationally.
This is a hands‐on leadership role responsible for
team performance, project delivery, and continuous improvement
, with a strong focus on accountability, efficiency, and commercial outcomes.
About Us
Telford Smith Engineering delivers
machinery and engineered solutions for plastics, waste and recycling industries
.
Our equipment plays a critical role in enabling recycling operations—helping reduce landfill, improve material recovery, and support a more circular economy.
We design, manufacture, and integrate complete systems, working with clients across Australia and global markets.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (Australia & China)
Set clear priorities, performance expectations and accountability standards
Build a high-performance, solutions-focused team culture
Recruit, develop and retain engineering talent locally and offshore
Project Delivery
Take full ownership of project outcomes (schedule, budget, quality)
Allocate resources and manage engineering workloads across projects
Ensure projects meet scope, milestones and handover requirements
Drive accountability for deadlines and delivery performance
Operations & Process
Improve engineering systems, workflows and project execution discipline
Forecast workloads and resource requirements
Coordinate closely with Sales, Operations, IT, Accounts and Marketing
Ensure structured project handover and execution standards




Commercial & Performance
Identify cost‐saving opportunities in design and manufacturing
Drive margin improvement across projects
Maintain strong budget control and commercial focus
Innovation & Strategy
Drive innovation in engineering methods and product development
Actively identify and implement new technologies (including AI) to improve efficiency, reduce cost and increase output
Challenge existing processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to broader company strategy and growth initiatives
About You
Proven experience managing
engineering teams and project delivery
Strong commercial mindset with focus on cost, margin and outcomes
Proactive in adopting new technologies and improving systems (including AI and automation tools)
Experience working with or managing offshore teams is highly regarded
Effective communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
High level of accountability with a "ownership" mindset
Remuneration & Incentives
Competitive base salary (negotiable based on experience)
Performance-based bonus linked to KPIs and project outcomes
Includes metrics such as
project delivery (time/cost), team performance, and margin improvement
Reporting Structure
Reports to: GM – Engineering & Operations
Manages: Mechanical & Electrical Engineers (AU & China), with team expansion planned
Why Join Us
Be part of an industry that is making a tangible impact on sustainability and the environment
Work on real projects that contribute to reducing waste and improving recycling outcomes
Leadership role with direct impact on business performance
Exposure to international projects and travel opportunities
Prospect to build and shape a high-performing engineering tea
Travel
Interstate and occasional international travel required
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📌 Engineering Manager (Projects And Design) (Victoria)
🏢 Telford Smith Engineering
📍 Victoria