Engineering Manager - East Coast BullbarsAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsEngineering Manager – East Coast BullbarsLocation: Clontarf, Brisbane, QLDType: Full Time, On-siteAbout Us:EastCoast Bullbars is a designer and manufacturer of aluminium frontal protections systems such as bullbars and nudgebars for all types of vehicles. Our range covers Rav4 to Landcruiser through to trucks with our customers using our products across Australia.EastCoast Bullbars is a part of the AutoPacific Group, who are the market leader in highly engineered vehicle accessories and towing solutions across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific Region. As a category leader, we're committed to innovation and excellence, constantly evolving to meet the demands of an ever-changing industry.With people at the heart of our success, we offer more than just a job – we provide a platform for you to build a rewarding long-term career doing what you love. Our mission drives us: we harness forward-thinking technology to deliver best-in-class products, engage with our employees, and create value for our shareholders.Come be part of a small tightknit and dynamic team where your talents are celebrated, your ideas are valued, and your potential is limitless.About the RoleAre you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for product innovation and team development? AutoPacific Group is seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle across our wide range of frontal protection systems.In this pivotal role, you will oversee design, validation, and launch activities, ensuring all products meet performance, quality, cost, and delivery targets. With a focus on safe working practices, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement, you will play a key role in driving strategic business outcomes and operational success.You'll be joining a collaborative and future-focused team where innovation, accountability, and leadership go hand-in-hand.Role ResponsibilitiesAs Engineering Manager, your key responsibilities will include -Leading the product development process from concept through to launch, ensuring swift time to market whilst ensuring alignment with cost and quality targets.Driving a high-performance engineering culture and coaching your team to achieve individual and collective successEnsuring compliance with relevant engineering standards, including ADRs, industry codes, and customer specificationsManaging ECNs, drawing requirements, jig design and implementationSupporting product improvement initiatives and ongoing customer support for technical and quality concernsAligning team objectives with business strategy and contributing to strategic engineering directionImplementing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high product performance and customer satisfactionPromoting a safe and environmentally responsible workplace in line with AutoPacific’s HSE policiesAbout YouWe’re looking for a confident and collaborative leader with -· Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical (mandatory).· Professional Membership to CPEng and RPEQ membership or eligibility (mandatory).· Proven production design experience, ideally gained in sheet metal fabrication.(mandatory).· Extensive engineering design experience, preferably in the automotive industry.· Previous experience in a management position.· Knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, drafting techniques and standards (mandatory).· Sound experience with 3D CAD modelling including FEA (mandatory).· Demonstrated knowledge of design for manufacture and AS1100 drawing standards· Extensive end-to-end Project Management experience (mandatory).· Demonstrated ability with coaching and building a positive team environment as well as coaching· Understanding of vehicle safety systems such as occupant protection airbags, AEB and parking sensors· Hands on skills working on vehicles and metal fabrication (desired)Why Join Us?At AutoPacific Group, people are at the heart of all we do. We’re committed to innovation, authenticity, and driving value for our customers and community. Join us and lead a talented engineering team with the support, resources, and autonomy to make a real impact.Recruitment Process:During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a pre-employment medical, reference checks and Australian working rights check.To Apply:Please submit a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role along with your resume.AutoPacific Group is an equal opportunity employer.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as an Engineering Manager? Have you completed a qualification in mechanical engineering? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? How many years' experience do you have as a CAD Modeller?Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employeesAutoPacific Group is a market leader in vehicle accessories and towing solutions.Our products are highly engineered, best-in-class and of exceptional quality.AutoPacific Group is a market leader in vehicle accessories and towing solutions.Our products are highly engineered, best-in-class and of exceptional quality.What can I earn as an Engineering Manager
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