Head of Standard Development | Trailer Manufacturing | Ballarat

Freighter Group; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Freighter Group in Ballarat is seeking an experienced engineering leader to join our Ballarat team as Head of Standard Development. You will lead the development, governance and continuous improvement of our standard product portfolio and manage a team of engineers and technical specialists.

Reporting to the General Manager Engineering, you will collaborate with manufacturing, operations and product management to ensure compliance with engineering standards and drive innovation in trailer

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive leadership in engineering and product development.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management.
• Experience in trailer chassis design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead standard product development and engineering activities.
• Drive product standardisation, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Responsibility for testing, validation, warranty and repair solutions
• Managing and developing a team of engineering professionals.
• Collaborating with manufacturing, operations and product management teams.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant engineering and regulatory standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Product development

Stakeholder management

Trailer chassis design

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Head of Standard Development | Trailer Manufacturing | Ballarat

Lead the development of industry-leading trailer chassis and standard product platforms.

25th October, 2026

Freighter Group is seeking an experienced engineering leader to join our Ballarat team as Head of Standard Development.

Reporting to the General Manager Engineering, this role will lead the development, governance and continuous improvement of Freighter Group's standard product portfolio, while managing a team of engineers and technical specialists.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading standard product development and engineering activities.
• Driving product standardisation, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Responsibility for testing, validation, warranty and repair solutions
• Managing and developing a team of engineering professionals.
• Collaborating with manufacturing, operations and product management teams.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant engineering and regulatory standards.

To be successful, you will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in engineering leadership and product development.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in trailer chassis design, development and manufacturing
• Strong understanding of trailer chassis engineering, product standards and manufacturing processes.
• Experience within manufacturing, transport equipment or a related industry.

Salary: $200,000+ per annum plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.