Hidrive is a company focused on people,customersand quality. We build mobile
workspaces forutes, trailers and trucks andwe’reknown for the quality of not only our work, but also our service.We take the time to understand what our customersneed,and we are looking for an Engineeringprofessional to help us manage the frameworks that underpin our operational success.
About Us
Hidrive Group is a 100% Australian owned, ISO certified organisation with an established
national footprint. We engineer, design,manufactureand install service bodies forutes,trailersand trucks from six locations nationally.
We’revertically integrated witha great team, good systems, strong leadership, a loyal
recurring client base, and specialised market knowledge. This competitive
advantage is something we are looking toleverageas we set up for
global expansion and leads us to seek a strong Group Engineering Manager who has
experience and an interest in supporting a Chief Revenue Officer through a
journey of scaling up for global expansion.
This is an outstanding opportunity for adynamicand values alignedGroup Engineering Managerto take your career to next level.
About the Role
This is a key leadership role within Hidrive’ s Design & Engineering function, reporting
directly to the Chief Revenue Officer. The Group Engineering Manager will lead
the Engineering department across Design Engineering and Innovation, ensuring
alignment to business strategy, revenue growth and customer outcomes. You will play a critical role in enabling the business to “realise the need of the mobile workforce” by driving
high-quality engineering outcomes, fostering collaboration and ensuring
efficient use of resources across teams.
This role is suited to a commercially minded engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced
manufacturing environment and can translate technical capability into customer
and business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Sales Support & Design Engineering
- Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
- Product Management & Innovation
- Technical Authority & Engineering Capability
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment
- Leadership & Performance
- Reporting
About You
Minimumrequirementsand experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ Years of experience in a management role
- 3+ Years of experience in a trade-orientated vocation, preferable but not essential
- Responsibility for profit & loss (P&L)
- Risk and Change management
Skills, Capability & Attributes
- Strong leadership with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams
- Commercially minded, with a focus on revenue, efficiency and customer value
- Able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical business outcomes
- Confident stakeholder engagement across senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Data-driven, with strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Collaborative, proactive and accountable in approach
- Customer-focused, with strong attention to detail
- Adaptable communicator across both technical and non-technical audiences
Why Join Hidrive?
- Be part of a growing Australian manufacturer with a strong national footprint
- Lead a critical function that directly impacts revenue and innovation
- Work across a group of brands (Hidrive, SureWeld, DEAN Trailers)
- Access to training, development and career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary, incentives and wellbeing benefits
- Join a values-driven organisation that prioritises people, customers and quality
How to Apply
If you’re ready to lead engineering excellence and drive real business impact, we’d love to
hear from you. Pleasesupplyyour resume and a cover letter,addressed to the Chief Revenue Officer.All applications and further correspondence will be treated in strict confidence.
**Please download our comprehensive brochure for more information: https://hidrive.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Group-Engineering-Manager.pdf
