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Technical Design Manager
MCKINNA SHEETMETAL PTY LTD —Braeside VIC
- Full-time
- CAD
- Supervising experience
- Manufacturing
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Technical Design Manager

MCKINNA SHEETMETAL PTY LTD
Braeside VIC

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Fabrication
CAD
Metal fabrication
Supervising experience
SolidWorks
Manufacturing
Sheet metal
Leadership
Drafting

Full Job Description

About McKinna Group

With over 70 years of expertise in metalwork design and construction, McKinna Group has delivered thousands of projects across Australia. We are driven by a commitment to precision, innovation, and quality, raising industry standards through meticulous execution and practical manufacturing expertise.

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and driven Technical Design Manager to lead our Technical Design Team and help shape the next phase of our growth.

The Opportunity

This is a leadership role for an experienced design professional who combines strong technical capability with proven people leadership skills.

Leading a team of Technical Designers, you will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, allocating resources, mentoring team members, and ensuring designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with manufacturing best practice.

Working closely with Sales, Estimation, Production and Senior Leadership, you will drive technical excellence, improve team performance, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.

This role remains hands-on, with the successful candidate expected to provide technical direction, review complex designs, and support the team in delivering high-quality outcomes across a diverse range of architectural and custom metal fabrication projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop a team of Technical Designers
Manage design department workload, resource planning and project priorities
Review and approve technical documentation, shop drawings and fabrication drawings
Allocate projects and delegate tasks to ensure efficient utilisation of team resources
Drive accountability, quality standards and continuous improvement within the department
Collaborate with Sales, Estimation and Production teams to ensure seamless project delivery
Assist the team in resolving complex technical and manufacturing challenges
Establish and maintain design standards, revision control processes and technical procedures
Monitor project progress and delivery schedules
Support recruitment, onboarding and capability development of technical staff
Apply practical manufacturing and fabrication knowledge to optimise project outcomes
Contribute to strategic planning and departmental growth initiatives

About You

You are a highly capable technical professional who enjoys leading people and developing high-performing teams. You are confident making decisions, setting priorities and holding people accountable, while maintaining a collaborative and supportive leadership style.

You understand the realities of manufacturing and can balance technical detail, commercial outcomes and team performance.

You will also bring:

Minimum 8-10 years' experience in design, drafting, engineering or architectural metalwork
Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring technical teams
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks is preferred)
Extensive experience in sheet metal design and metal fabrication
Strong understanding of design for manufacturability principles
Knowledge of facade, cladding, architectural metalwork or building envelope systems highly regarded
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Strong leadership, delegation and coaching skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Strong commercial awareness and project management experience
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Practical, hands-on mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Why Join McKinna Group?

Lead a growing and capable design team
Diverse and technically challenging projects
Modern manufacturing facility with advanced technology
Opportunity to influence systems, processes and team development
Stable Australian manufacturing business with over 70 years of success
Competitive salary package negotiated based on experience

Position Details

Location: Braeside, VIC
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company Overview

Please visit https://mckinnagroup.com.au/ for more information

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