Hays
Mechanical Design Manager
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Mechanical Design Manager
Location
Basildon
Remuneration and Working Conditions
- Salary: Negotiable (DOE)
- Working hours: Monday-Friday, with flexible start times
About the Role
Your new company:
- Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known manufacturing company specialising in the design, manufacturing, build, and installation of automated machinery across several industries.
- With a large order book and continuous projects in the next 3-6 years, this is an excellent time to join this ever-expanding business.
- An experienced Design Manager is needed to oversee a small, close-knitted team of mechanical design engineers.
- Ideal for someone from a machinery design and projects background with a passion for people management.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Drive efficiency, productivity, and quality within the Design Department.
- Support enquiry-stage discussions with customers, providing technical input where required.
- Manage design reviews with the internal team.
- Oversee project lifecycles alongside the project team.
- Support drawing office activities such as enquiry drawings, site surveys, and technical investigations.
- Manage design team goals and activities, monitoring performance.
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Required Experiences & Skills
- Proven experience in a similar design/project manager role.
- Proficient with:
- Autodesk AutoCAD (2D),
- Inventor (3D), and Autodesk Vault.
- Experience with similar CAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks) is transferable.
- A recognised qualification in electrical/mechanical degree, ONC, City and Guilds, MBA/MS, or comparable.
- Good knowledge of machining, sheet metal, and fabrication processes.
- Experience in managing end-to-end project lifecycles (emphasis on design elements).
- Ability to interpret complex equipment assembly drawings and deliver high-quality outputs.
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Desired Skills and Experience
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You do the following next if interested:
- Apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call 01603580180 now.
- If this job isn’t a perfect fit, please use the same number for a confidential career discussion.
Notes
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and operates as:
- Employment agency for permanent recruitment and
- Employment business for temporary workers.
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