Michael Page
Design Manager
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My client is a prestigious engineering organisation based in South Yorkshire. They design and manufacture a wide range of complex mechanical products that supply high end technical organisations, both across the UK and internationally.
Following a period of sustained growth and investment, the company is now looking for a Design Manager / Project Manager to add value to their existing Engineering team. This role will lead a small team and be responsible for all new and existing designs for a complex and bespoke product range.
Description
The Design Manager will be responsible for managing a small team of highly skilled Engineers, and ensuring complex designs are created with both speed and accuracy.
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Other day to day responsibilities will include:
- Managing the design of new and existing products for a growing customer base, meeting upcoming market trends
- Liaising with key stakeholders both internally and externally facing
- Managing, coaching and developing a team of c.8 Design Engineers
- Ensuring designs factor in the relevant tolerances and the whole team's focus is on attention to detail
- Ensuring a holistic approach to the team's work - including factors like commercial, manufacturing, assembly and product application
- Capturing existing business knowledge in SOPs and developing these for new systems
Profile
Successful candidates will have a strong design background and a proven ability in leading engineering teams.
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You will be an experienced Designer or Project Manager and possess:
- A solid foundation in core design engineering principles
- A strong demonstrable background in people leadership or coaching
- Strong communication skills at all levels of the business
- An understanding of 3D CAD, Solid Edge or similar
- Be a self-starter and someone who operates well with minimal direction
- Have experience in working at pace, or managing multiple priorities at once
Job Offer
- c.£65-80k
- Competitive wider benefits package
- Chance to join one of best engineering companies in the area
- Opportunity for longer term progression as the business continues to grow
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