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Shorterm Group
Posted 11 days ago, valid for a day
Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 2AA
£40,000 - £55,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Design Manager position in Aerospace/Defence focuses on leading the Engineering Design Team with a salary of up to £55,000 plus bonus and benefits.
- The role involves overseeing the design and analysis of defence products and propulsion systems, including stress analysis and simulation/modelling.
- Candidates must have a background or degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering, along with proven experience in aerospace or defence design.
- Leadership experience in managing design engineers or technical projects is essential, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- This position offers hybrid working after probation and provides high visibility within the company for career development opportunities.
Paying up to 55,000 basic + bonus + benefits
Hybrid working (after Probation)
My client is looking for a Design Manager to lead their Engineering Design Team. This role is critical in overseeing the design and analysis of defence products and propulsion systems, ensuring high-quality documentation and driving innovation in performance prediction, stress analysis, simulation/modelling & propellant charge design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of design analysts and documentation engineers.
- Manage ballistic and stress analysis to ensure accuracy.
- Oversee design manuals and knowledge management.
- Drive continuous improvement in design and analysis capabilities.
- Support bids, pre-concept phases, and future propulsion concepts.
- Manage team development, recruitment, and succession planning.
Requirements:
- A background/Degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
- Proven experience in aerospace or defence design.
- Leadership experience either managing a team of Design engineers or in technical projects/team management.
- Knowledge of structural testing, environmental trials, and configuration management.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
This role offers high visibility within the company which will lead to further career developing opportunities.
