Design Manager

Posted 05 May 2025
LocationSydney
Job type Permanent
Sectors CGC CoverConstruction
Reference3915796

Job description

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for engineered solutions? We’re seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead a small, dynamic team of drafters and design engineers in a company that designs and manufactures high-quality storage tanks.
 
About the Role

In this pivotal role, you’ll manage the day-to-day operations of the design team—assigning and prioritising workloads, ensuring output quality, and delivering design excellence across manufacture and installation stages. This is an opportunity to lead from the front, mentor junior staff, and work closely with manufacturing and installation teams to bring complex projects to life.
 
What We’re Looking For

✔ Proven experience managing a small team of drafters/engineers
✔ Strong background in design for manufacture; experience in design for install is a plus
✔ Experience in steel fabrication, structural products, or related industries
✔ Skilled in prioritising workloads and managing project timelines
✔ A collaborative leader who thrives on mentoring junior team members and interns
✔ A technically strong designer, willing to roll up their sleeves when needed
 
What’s on Offer
  • Salary: $130,000–$150,000 + Super, depending on experience
  • A close-knit, supportive team environment
  • The chance to play a key role in a growing, high-performance business
Ready to shape the future of industrial design? Apply now or reach out to learn more [email protected] or call 0407 091 397.