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.