Design Manager

• Location: Somerset 
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £30-35K 

As Design Manager, you will lead a talented team of engineers, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of our product designs. This position involves creating innovative, efficient, and high-quality solutions that meet performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness targets, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Leadership & Team Development: Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing design team. Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback to help team members achieve their full potential.
• Product Innovation & Development: Drive the advancement of our product designs by integrating cutting-edge technologies, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with R&D to explore new concepts and maintain our competitive edge. Optimize designs for cost-effective production and durability in partnership with the manufacturing team.
• Project Management: Manage multiple design projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to quality standards.
• Technical Expertise & Problem-Solving: Provide guidance on complex engineering challenges, ensuring solutions are efficient and align with business objectives.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all designs meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards, including ISO, CE Marking, and HSE requirements.
• Cost & Material Management: Produce material lists and project costings, collaborating with the purchasing department to secure the best prices and optimize resources.
• Strategic Input: Contribute to management team meetings, discussing project progress, design strategies, and business developments.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, workflows, and tools to boost efficiency and innovation.

• Industry Knowledge: Experience in designing and developing heavy machinery, industrial equipment, or similar large-scale engineered products is preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD. Familiarity with simulation tools like FEA, CFD, and stress analysis.
• Manufacturing Acumen: Understanding of machining, welding, and assembly processes.
• Regulatory Understanding: Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, including ISO 9001, BS, UKCA.
• Project & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation: Creative and analytical mindset focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to inspire and drive team performance.

To apply for the Design Manager position, please submit your CV