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Design Manager

  • sector

    UK Recruitment

  • location

    UK

  • type

    Permanent

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Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer required to join a global, leading engineering manufacturer.

The successful Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer will be responsible for leading a team of hydraulic design and Internal Sales Engineers, overseeing the entire design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery for hydraulics products and solutions.

The Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer will ideally have experience managing design engineers and familiar with implementing quality standards. using SolidWorks, ideally within fluid power, hydraulics or associated product sectors

Package:

  • £45,000 - £50,000
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Company pension
  • Additional benefits

Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer Role

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of hydraulic designers and Internal Sales Engineers.
  • Manage the full design lifecycle from concept and feasibility through detailed design, testing, production, and final delivery.
  • Review, approve, and sign off engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
  • Work closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure a smooth transition from design to manufacture.
  • Support problem-solving activities across design, manufacturing, and in-service issues.
  • Liaise with various engineering departments.

Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer Requirements

  • Experience managing design engineers and familiar with implementing quality standards.
  • Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D CAD software)
  • Proven experience leading, mentoring, and managing an engineering or design team within fluid power, hydraulics or associated product sectors.
  • Hands-on design experience with fluid power and hydraulic systems.
  • Ability to commute to Liverpool on a regular basis.
  • Engineering degree or equivalent qualifications are advantageous. 
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