About Us: At Speedshield Technologies , we’re at the forefront of IoT innovation. For over 25 years, we've designed and manufactured cutting-edge telemetry, safety, and management systems for heavy industry applications, transforming workplace safety, productivity, and operational efficiency. Our advanced solutions set global standards and our talented team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As we accelerate our growth and expand globally, we're creating a critical new role within our senior engineering leadership team, based at our headquarters in Notting Hill, Victoria. What’s in This for You: Leadership Role: Join as a senior leader at an exciting growth phase, directly influencing the company's strategic direction. Innovation & Influence: Work on real-world IoT solutions within heavy industry applications, partnering with leading global brands and OEMs. Collaborative Culture: Lead a team of talented, high-performing engineers and collaborate across global regions, with the support of a proactive senior management team. Career & Personal Growth: A challenging role that provides autonomy, strategic influence, and long-term career potential within a globally recognised technology leader. About the Role: As our new Engineering Manager , you'll play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence, team capability, and product innovation. Reporting directly to our CTO, you’ll lead day-to-day engineering operations, enabling strategic innovation and market-aligned product development. Your key responsibilities will include: Leadership & Team Development: Assess, optimise, and lead a diverse team of engineers specialising in software, firmware, hardware, and applications, ensuring clearly defined roles, optimal team structure, and effective workflow. Strategic Project & Resource Management: Implement and manage rigorous project management and resource planning processes, driving efficiency, on-time delivery, and quality outcomes. Product Development & Customer Alignment: Collaborate closely with senior leadership, the sales team, and customers to shape the product roadmap and ensure market-led innovation that meets customer requirements and strategic goals. Technology Steering & Innovation: Lead the formation and ongoing management of a Technology Steering Group, ensuring Speedshield remains at the forefront of industry innovation and maintains a clear, executable technology roadmap. Cross-Regional Management: Coordinate closely with and provide oversight to our growing US-based team, ensuring alignment and consistency in processes and outcomes. Financial Management & Budgeting: Manage the engineering budget and oversee resource allocation to maximise return on investment and ensure financial accountability What You'll Bring: Demonstrated experience managing diverse engineering teams (ideally up to 50 engineers) within mid-sized businesses ($70-100M turnover). Strong background in Electronics, Firmware, Software Development (priority areas) with a good working knowledge of Hardware and Mechanical Engineering principles. Proven experience in project management , with formal methodologies and structured resource management experience. Previous experience within IoT, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or related heavy industry environments is essential. Exceptional leadership capability , combining technical credibility with emotional intelligence, empathy, and outstanding interpersonal skills. The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, sales teams, operations, and international customers. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electronics, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. If you are an exceptional leader with strong technical and interpersonal skills, we want to hear from you. Apply Now and be part of the future at Speedshield Technologies.
