A Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager required for a manufacturer in Liverpool.
The successful Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager will be responsible for leading a team of design engineers, overseeing the entire design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery.
The successful Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager will have experience using SolidWorks, ideally within fluid power / hydraulics and proven experience of leading a team of designers.
Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager Package
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company pension
- Additional benefits
Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager 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 / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager 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