We’re hiring for a Project Design Manager to lead a small team of engineers at a specialist manufacturing company in Wilmslow. This is a hands-on leadership role that will see you managing the full lifecycle of bespoke mechanical design projects — from concept through to production — while supporting ongoing innovation and development across the department. What’s on offer? * £50,000 - £60,000 per year (depending on experience) * Monday to Friday schedule with flexible start/finish times * Free onsite parking * Company pension scheme * Long-term opportunity with a growing and reputable business What will you be doing as a Project Design Manager? * Leading and mentoring a small team of mechanical design engineers * Managing project timelines, workloads, and performance development * Producing and reviewing engineering drawings using SolidWorks * Creating and maintaining BOMs and engineering change notifications * Conducting FEA, stress calculations, and risk assessments (FMEA) * Overseeing CE/UKCA compliance and industry-standard testing * Supporting sales with technical proposals and client meetings * Taking a proactive, hands-on role from design to completion What do you need? * A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering * Previous experience in a mechanical design role * Strong 3D CAD modelling skills (ideally Sol...