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Design Manager

  • sector

    UK Recruitment

  • location

    UK

  • type

    Permanent

consultant

Abi Louth

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A Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer required for a manufacturer in Liverpool.

The Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior 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.

Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer will have experience using SolidWorks, ideally within fluid power / hydraulics and proven experience of leading a team of designers.

Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer Package

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Company pension
  • Additional benefits

Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer Role

  • Lead, mentor and manage a team of designers
  • Act as technical authority on hydraulic / fluid power systems, ensuring all designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards
  • Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery
  • Liaise closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacture.
  • Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation

Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer Requirements

  • Good working knowledge of Solidworks
  • Proven experience leading & managing a team
  • Hands on design experience with fluid power / hydraulic systems
  • Commutable to Liverpool
  • Relevant engineering degree / qualifications desirable
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