Engineering & Product Development Manager

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia W3 Associates Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Company

Our client is a specialist engineering business delivering innovative water infrastructure and storage solutions across Australia, the USA, and Canada. With a focus on advanced water storage technology, they combine design, product innovation, and construction expertise to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and future-ready assets. The company is experiencing strong growth, driven by demand for resilient water solutions in mining, utilities, and industrial sectors.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager, the Manager – Engineering & Product Development is a senior leadership role accountable for driving design management, product innovation, and intellectual property strategy.

This role will lead the development of the company's tank systems, manage design processes that integrate advanced water technologies, and provide technical leadership to support project delivery. The position also carries responsibility for safeguarding the company's intellectual property portfolio and ensuring engineering systems align with Australian and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead product development initiatives to expand and improve the company's tank range.
  • Develop and implement design management systems that enable system integration in water technologies.
  • Manage consultants, technology vendors, and patent attorneys to secure and protect IP (patents & trademarks).
  • Provide engineering leadership to projects across design, constructability, and technical problem-solving.
  • Oversee preparation, review, and approval of technical drawings, specifications, and quality documents.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
  • Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance.

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering design or product development management; 10+ years desirable.
  • Proven success in design management and system integration, ideally in water infrastructure or related industries.
  • Demonstrated experience in product innovation and intellectual property management.
  • Knowledge of Australian Standards and exposure to international codes (USA/Canada).
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards registration highly regarded.
  • Exposure to post-tensioned tank systems or large-scale civil/structural projects advantageous.

Why Join

  • Lead innovation in a niche but rapidly growing sector.
  • Influence product development across Australian and international markets.
  • Join a team of like-minded professionals that offer flexibility and measure output rather than activity

How to apply

Apply today through Linkedin or contact
Chris Hinton
for
Bradley Hardy
for more info.

W3 Associates
is a specialist Water Industry recruitment agency based in Australia. We help water industry professionals find career opportunities with water technology companies, engineering consultants, civil contractors and water utilities across Australia

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