Engineering Manager - Electrical Products

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

NEPEAN Power, part of the NEPEAN Group, is seeking an Engineering Manager – Electrical Products to lead the engineering function across power distribution, control systems and instrumentation. Based in Australia, this senior role drives governance, compliance and product development for mining, energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

You will lead a high‑performing team, set engineering standards, oversee design reviews and audits, and grow capability through coaching while building

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in electrical engineering or related project delivery.
• Proven leadership experience in senior engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, control systems, and protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical Products Engineering team to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.
• Establish and improve engineering standards, specifications and design practices.
• Oversee power distribution, control systems and instrumentation product delivery.
• Ensure compliance with AS/NZS, IEC and IEEE standards.
• Provide technical leadership for estimating, quoting and project execution.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments and technical audits.
• Develop engineering capability through coaching and performance leadership.
• Support key customer and supplier relationships with high-level technical expertise.
• Drive innovation, standardisation and continuous improvement.
• Promote safety, quality and engineering excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

ETAP

PowerFactory

Job description

Engineering Manager - Electrical Products

• Senior role with strategic influence across engineering, compliance and product development
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers
• Join one of Australia's largest privately owned engineering and manufacturing groups

Join NEPEAN Power and lead the engineering function for a growing electrical products business serving the mining, energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

About NEPEAN Power

NEPEAN Power is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of electrical and electronic solutions servicing the mining, energy, renewables, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

As part of the NEPEAN Group, Australia's largest privately owned engineering and manufacturing organisation, we are recognised for delivering innovative, compliant and customer-focused solutions throughout Australia and internationally.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – Electrical Products to lead the engineering function across our Products business.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for engineering governance, product compliance, technical standards, team development and strategic product support. You will provide direction to engineering teams while ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with customer, regulatory and commercial requirements.

Working closely with senior leadership, customers, suppliers and project teams, you will play a key role in shaping the future growth and technical capability of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical Products Engineering team to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality outcomes.
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve engineering standards, specifications and design practices.
• Oversee engineering deliverables across power distribution, control systems and instrumentation products.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian and international standards, including AS/NZS, IEC and IEEE.
• Provide technical leadership and support for estimating, quoting and project execution activities.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments and technical audits.
• Develop engineering capability through coaching, mentoring and performance leadership.
• Support key customer and supplier relationships by providing high-level technical expertise.
• Drive innovation, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability and engineering excellence.

About You

You are a respected engineering leader with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and a proven ability to lead teams and deliver outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years' experience in electrical engineering, product development or project delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a senior engineering or engineering management role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, control systems and protection schemes.
• Experience developing engineering standards and governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Highly Regarded

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or eligibility.
• RPEQ or equivalent professional registration.
• Experience within mining, energy, utilities, infrastructure or heavy industry sectors.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, ETAP, PowerFactory or similar engineering software.

Why Join NEPEAN Power?

• Shape the engineering direction of a growing and highly regarded Australian business.
• Lead a talented team supporting critical industries across Australia and beyond.
• Influence product innovation, compliance and engineering best practice.
• Work within a collaborative environment that values leadership, technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Attractive remuneration package including vehicle allowance.

NEPEAN is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.