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At Komatsu Australia youll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.The Opportunity:We''re currently looking for a highly capable and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team interfacing between Sales, Product Managers, and Design Engineering during the tender and proposal lifecycle. This role is central to how Komatsu Australia delivers value to customers through engineered customisation, and requires a strategic mindset, technical credibility, and commercial acumen. You''ll be working directly with Mining, Construction and Utility Sales teams, Product Managers, and Engineering across Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia to shape, standardise, and influence the technical direction of major deals, ensuring Komatsu delivers machines that are Engineered to customer defined operational needs and fully compliant to AS, ISO and industry standards. This is a senior leadership role with national visibility, ownership of a small team of four technical sales engineers, and direct influence on engineering throughput and customer outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Act as the engineering lead during major tenders-consulting on scope, feasibility, and complianceReview and convert complex tender and spec documentation into clear engineering scopesPartner with Sales and Product Managers to standardise LOPs and custom machine specsSupport Engineering planning through weekly updates on tenders, in-flight opportunities, and resourcing impactsEngage suppliers to ensure all third-party modifications meet Australian standards and WHS legislationDrive continuous improvement in the Engineering design request engagement processChampion safety, quality, and ISO 9001 compliance in all custom engineering activitiesIn your first 12 months, youll be expected to:Build clarity and cadence across the tender intake and engineering design request process to eliminate firefightingProactive workflow standardisationDrive information discipline removing ambiguity from technical requirementsReduce handover friction and improve turnaround time on technical scope creationClear go/no go stagesAcceptance criteriaDevelop and lead a high-performing team of four technical engineersSet clear expectations, provide structured coaching, and embed a culture of accountability and ownership.Role Located:WacolKomatsu Benefits:Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefitsFinancial: Company funded Income Protection InsuranceCareer: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career developmentHealth: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus HealthTravel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agentsYearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonusReferral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to KomatsuWhat we are looking for:Degree-qualified engineer with 8-15 years'' experience in mobile plant, mining, or heavy industryDeep understanding of custom engineering, LOPs, and the challenges of machine modificationStrong communicator-able to translate between sales intent, customer requirements, and engineering executionComfortable in a fast-paced, high-visibility role interfacing with executives, customers, and suppliersSkilled in navigating ambiguity and bringing structure to complex commercial/technical challengesProven ability to lead and develop small technical teamsConfident in setting structure, expectations, and coaching engineers in cross-functional environmentsAbility to travel to Komatsu sites, suppliers, and customers Nationally if requiredAbility to attend workshop, access/enter and inspect machines in build and at customer sites.Qualifications:Required - Bachelors degree qualification in EngineeringPreferred but not essential Chartered, NER or RPEQ accreditationReady to get started? Simply hit the apply now button! Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is endorsed by Work180 and committed to a workplace where women can thrive.About the companyKomatsu Australia, New and Used Equipment, Digger, Bulldozer, Earthmoving Trucks, Mining Machine Hire, Rental, Parts, Service, Sales - Sydney, Brisbane, Perth#J-18808-Ljbffr