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Engineering Team Lead

05 – Design & Engineering • Coolum Beach, Queensland 4573, Australia • Full-time

Description

Zone RV is Australia’s leading manufacturer of premium off-road caravans, built for adventurers who demand the best. From our high-tech facility on the Sunshine Coast, we design and build cutting-edge, lightweight, and highly functional vehicles that push the boundaries of innovation, durability, and performance.

We’re not just building caravans—we’re revolutionising how they’re made through world-class engineering, smart product architecture, and scalable, tech-enabled manufacturing.

The Opportunity

We’re on the hunt for a hands-on Engineering Team Lead to drive the technical execution of our next-gen products—GEN3, EXPO, and beyond. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, this is a key role in the Engineering & Design team, supporting the delivery of premium, compliant, and scalable vehicle platforms.

You’ll be responsible for guiding a high-performing team while actively contributing to complex engineering challenges. You’ll collaborate with product leadership, manufacturing, design, and digital teams to bring world-class products to life—on time, on budget, and to spec.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and help develop a small cross-functional team of mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers
  • Own the delivery of technical outcomes across product development, improvement, and production support
  • Balance strategic oversight with deep hands-on technical problem solving
  • Ensure engineering solutions align with product architecture, brand values, and manufacturing capability
  • Collaborate closely with the Chief Product Officer to deliver on the GEN3 and EXPO product roadmap

What You’ll Work On

  • GEN3 product evolution
  • EXPO platform delivery
  • Product improvement initiatives to existing product range
  • Engineering-to-production transition
  • Innovation in materials, structures, and systems

What You’ll Bring

  • A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mechanical, mechatronic, electrical or systems engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, with at least 2 in a leadership or senior technical role
  • Deep CAD and DfM expertise, with a passion for engineering excellence
  • Exposure to production environments and a good working knowledge of manufacturing principles
  • Excellent people and project management skills, with the ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional settings

Why Join Zone RV?

  • Play a key role in reshaping Australia’s off-road caravan market
  • Work alongside talented, passionate people in a collaborative environment
  • Be part of a purpose-led business building scalable, technology-driven platforms
  • Live and work on the stunning Sunshine Coast

Ready to Get Started?

This is your chance to experience life inside one of Australia’s most innovative manufacturing companies. Apply now for your chance to join the Zone RV family and take your career on an adventure!

👉 Apply Today!

Jump in and be part of something truly groundbreaking. Let’s build the future of caravanning together.

Zone RV is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Company Overview

Zone RV is a leading Australian luxury off-road caravan manufacturer. We are one of the fastest growing companies on the Sunshine Coast due to our passion for innovation, growth, and customer service. Our mission is to provide the ultimate adventuring experience through our range of rugged, highly functional, and premium vehicles. From our high-tech facility on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, we design and manufacture our innovative, light-weight vehicles which have attracted significant demand from around the country and internationally. This year we are embarking on an ambitious journey to revolutionise the way caravans are built. We plan to achieve this by using world-class materials and manufacturing techniques and we need people like you. By joining us on this journey you will have the opportunity to be part of an industry-first method of building caravans. We will equip you with the skills to operate using world-leading materials, tools, techniques, and technologies.
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