Design Manager / Design Leader / Lead Design Engineer required to join a global, leading engineering manufacturer.
The successful Design Manager / Design Leader / Lead Design Engineer will be responsible for leading a team of design engineers, overseeing the entire design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery. Full product training provided.
The Design Manager / Design Leader / Lead Design Engineer will ideally have hydraulic system design experience and proven experience of leading a team of designers or a competent Hydraulic Design Engineer looking for progression in to management.
Package
- £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company pension
- Additional benefits
Design Manager / Design Leader / Lead Design Engineer Role:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Hydraulic design engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Act as the technical authority on hydraulic and fluid power systems, ensuring all designs adhere to performance, safety, and reliability standards.
- Oversee the full design lifecycle: concept development, prototyping, production, testing, and final delivery of the hydraulic systems.
- Collaborate with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure a seamless transition from hydraulic system design to manufacture.
- Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Site based in Liverpool.
Design Manager / Design Leader / Lead Design Engineer Requirements:
- Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks (or similar CAD software).
- Proven experience leading and managing a design team within a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience in the design and development of hydraulic and fluid power systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Degree or relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., Mechanical Engineering or similar field) is advantageous.
- Ability to work in Liverpool or relocate.