Design Manager

White Label are proud to be working on an exclusive basis with long standing engineering business based in the Gainsborough area in their search for a Design Office Manager.

This vacancy has come about due to the current Design Manager being promoted internally within the business.

Join a well-established engineering business that delivers cutting-edge solutions in special-purpose machinery and mechanical handling equipment. With consistent growth and an influx of new projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team.

Overview:
The Design Manager will  over-see the design of bespoke mechanical packaging solutions for machinery.

The Role:
•    Manage and provide support to a team of design engineers, draughtsman and technical authors
•    Control the design programme and allocate resources as necessary to deliver within project timescales
•    Monitor and ensure high quality drawings and designs are created before issuing for manufacture
•    Ensure that project designs are implemented in accordance with customer specifications, industry standards and contractual obligations
•    Lead design review meetings to discuss concept designs with other departments
•    Provide technical assistance to the sales and service teams as and when required
•    Maintain technical files & machine records to a high accuracy
•    Monitor systems already in place and offer ideas for improved efficiency
•    20% – 40% would still get involved in doing some hands on design using Autodesk Inventor

Key Skills & Qualifications:
•    An engineering degree (or equivalent) is preferred
•    Experience in designing special purpose machinery ideally but open to people with experience in mechanical or material handling equipment
•    Experience in using Autodesk Inventor (or SolidWorks) is essential
•    Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a team of Design Engineers
•    Strong leadership and team management skills
•    You will need to be adaptable as no two days are the same

 
Package & Benefits:
•    Up-to £55,000 (Depending on experience)
•    Opportunity for further progression and career development
•    23 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
•    Working Hours:
o    Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30pm
o    Fridays 8 am – 3:30 pm

If you are interested in this role, please apply and I will call you to discus straight, my client is looking to interview as soon as possible.