The Company A well-established SA business operating in the manufacturing and construction sector, known for delivering engineered building solutions to residential and commercial customers. The organisation has a strong local footprint, a stable project pipeline, and a reputation for quality, compliance, and long-term customer relationships. This is a confidential search for a key leadership appointment. Your Role As part of the senior leadership team, you will lead the engineering and design function, managing a small technical team and working closely with customers to ensure practical, compliant, and commercially sound outcomes. You will take ownership of design processes from concept through to delivery, balancing technical integrity with client expectations and operational realities. Key responsibilities include: Leading and mentoring a small Drafting Team to deliver high-quality drawings and plans Provide technical support to the Sales, Pre-Production and Site Installation teams Overseeing technical drawings, specifications, and design documentation and ensure high level accuracy Acting as the first point of contact in technical and customer interfaces Ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and relevant regulations Supporting project delivery with buildable, efficient design solutions Improving systems, workflows, and design efficiency over time About You You are a technically credible professional who enjoys leadership, structure, and working with customers. Experience within manufacturing, construction systems, or engineered building products will be highly regarded. You will ideally bring: A degree in Engineering or Architecture Experience leading or supervising a technical or design team Strong customer and stakeholder management skills The ability to review, guide, and approve design outcomes A practical, solutions-focused mindset Excellent communication skills and sound judgement What to do next This is a confidential appointment. Apply via the application link or contact Chilli Recruitment for a discreet discussion. About Chilli We partner exclusively with high-performing organisations and senior professionals. We are selective, discreet, and relationship-driven, so you can trust that your details are never shared without your consent, and every search is handled confidentially. Further details about the employer will be shared following registration and interview. For regular updates, follow us on Linkedin, Instagram or Facebook.
