ABOUT US

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920’s.
We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.
We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Engineering Services Manager you will lead the delivery of Engineering Services within the Future Clothing System program, ensuring all the uniforms are correctly specified, fully compliant, and meet or exceed quality standards. You will manage the Design, Technical, and Quality teams, oversee the Contract Engineering Management Plan, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with contract requirements, critical path milestones, and industry standards. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for engineering governance, technical decision-making, risk management, and supplier engagement to support the delivery of best-in-class uniform products.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Deliver Engineering Services efficiently, minimising costs and optimising product design, development, testing, and issue resolution timelines.
• Own and manage the Contract Engineering Management Plan, ensuring adherence to engineering methodologies and contractual requirements.
• Establish and maintain systems, processes, and structures to deliver all engineering activities aligned with project milestones.
• Lead and manage the Design, Technical, and Quality teams, including performance management, team development, engagement reviews, and succession planning.
• Set and maintain quality assurance and control strategies and policies across all products.
• Ensure all the uniform products meet or exceed relevant industry standards, regulations, and customer expectations.
• Perform periodic risk assessments, promoting a proactive risk mitigation culture.
• Represent WWG on the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and manage technical change approvals and minor change authorisations.
• Oversee supplier relationships to ensure technical readiness for production execution.
• Ensure compliance with relevant clauses of the EIA:632 standard and maintain WWG’s Engineering Services process leadership.
• Present performance reporting internally and externally in line with contractual KPIs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for Engineering Services, collaborating across functions to drive operational excellence.