Overview

W Talent Engineering and Manufacturing is collaborating with a Steel and Fabrication Assembly Manufacturing business to find a Design Manager to join their leadership team based in South Yorkshire. In this role, you will lead and develop the design function, creating valued-added solutions, ensuring accountability for the integrity, manufacturability, and timely release of product designs throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires a Technically strong Engineer with a proven track record as a Design Manager, capable of managing a team of engineers and serving as the subject matter expert across all product ranges within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design function as the engineering authority, providing structure and allocating resources across the project portfolio.
• Ensure timely, right first-time release of designs to meet project stage gates and client expectations.
• Provide technical support to installation and production teams, and manage design changes through established governance.
• Drive continual improvement by reducing design-originated non-conformance and maintaining design standards.
• Build and manage a knowledge base of design standards to ensure continuity and reduce dependency on key individuals.
• Oversee the creation of designs for manufacture that align with cost and quality standards, particularly for bespoke solutions.
• Liaise with internal teams and external clients, providing clear technical guidance and resolving complex design issues.