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Position: Design Office ManagerDepartment: Design OfficeLocation: HullReports to: Director Level
About the companyOur client is a leading company based in Hull, specialising in innovative design and manufacturing solutions. They pride themselves on their commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Scope and Purpose of the Job:
- Collaborate with the Senior leadership team to develop and manage a cohesive, high performing structure for the Design Office.
- Work alongside the Electrical Manager on design changes and product development.
- Demonstrate commercial awareness to ensure projects are completed within or under budget.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prioritise, distribute, and allocate workloads to Design Engineers.
- Conduct quality checks on all work produced by the team to ensure it meets required standards.
- Collaborate with Sales Teams to provide technical guidance for quotations, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Liaise with clients on technical inquiries and project updates through site meetings, team meetings, and surveys.
- Oversee factory acceptance tests for the mechanical aspects of products.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Maintain a strong team with a good work ethic.
- Coach, collaborate and develop a small team of talented Designers
- Complete projects within or under budget.
- Implement cost-effective design changes.
- Achieve high customer satisfaction feedback.
- Foster great working relationships with customers and suppliers.
Knowledge & Skills:The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM.
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently.
- Strong communication and management skills.
- Excellent customer service abilities.
- Resilience and a strong team player mentality.
- A great work ethic.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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