Mechanical Design Manager

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to lead our mechanical design and development team.

This role combines technical leadership, people management and product development. You will be responsible for managing a team of Development Engineers and Design/Project Engineers while driving the design, development and continuous improvement of our product range.

Working closely with the Managing Director and colleagues across sales, manufacturing, electrical engineering and marketing, you will play a key role in delivering innovative, commercially viable products and bringing new ideas to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the mechanical design team.


• Drive the development of new products from concept through to manufacture.


• Review existing products and identify opportunities to improve performance, quality, manufacturability and cost.


• Work closely with sales teams and customers to develop and prototype new product concepts.


• Manage design projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales and budgets.


• Oversee the preparation of engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.


• Ensure products comply with relevant legislation, standards and quality requirements.


• Support technical submissions, customer enquiries and sales activities when required.


• Work collaboratively with manufacturing and electrical engineering teams to deliver practical and cost\-effective solutions.


• Monitor developments in relevant technologies and materials and assess their suitability for future products.


• Manage departmental budgets, resources and priorities.

About You

You will have a strong mechanical engineering background and experience leading engineering teams within a manufacturing or product development environment.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.


• Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Chartered Engineer (CEng) status would be advantageous.


• Proven experience in a senior design engineering or engineering management role.


• Strong product development and project management skills.


• Experience managing and developing engineering teams.


• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles.


• Ability to balance technical requirements with commercial objectives.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience producing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.


• Knowledge of quality and environmental management systems.


• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems would be advantageous.


• Experience with digital engineering tools and capabilities, such as CAD, simulation/FEA.

What We Offer

• A senior role with responsibility for product development and engineering strategy.


• The opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle.


• A collaborative working environment with close interaction between engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams.


• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

If you have the technical expertise, leadership skills and commercial awareness to lead a busy design function, we would welcome your application.

Pay: From £50,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen


• Company pension


• On\-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) or hold Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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