Mechanical Design Manager required for a leading manufacturing and engineering business in County Derry. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a growing Mechanical Design function, leading a team and ensuring high-quality, consistent design output across live projects and development work.
This role is key in strengthening the engineering structure, allowing senior leadership to focus on long-term strategy, systems, and product development while you lead the day-to-day design operations.
đź“Ť County Derry (Northern Ireland)
đź’° Circa ÂŁ50,000 (DOE)
đź•’ Full-Time | Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:30pm | Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
đź“… Closing Date: 29 May 2026
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Workload Management
Manage and coordinate the daily workload of the Mechanical Design team
Allocate work across engineers, CAD technicians, and apprentices
Monitor project progress and escalate risks when required
Mentor and develop team members, providing technical guidance
Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and clear communication
Design Delivery
Oversee mechanical design output across live projects
Ensure designs meet project specs, manufacturing capability, and internal standards
Support development of:
Switchgear assemblies
Sheet metal components
Copperwork and busbar systems
Enclosures, doors, covers, gland plates, plinths, and related systems
Ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and suitable for shop floor assembly
Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Design Review & Quality Control
Lead structured design reviews before release to manufacturing
Ensure accuracy of 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and release packs
Prevent discrepancies across models, drawings, and production data
Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and issue resolution
Implement review checklists, approval gates, and control processes
Standards & Continuous Improvement
Develop and maintain design standards and best practice
Support standardisation of parts, assemblies, and drawings
Improve processes including change control and release workflows
Support use of Autodesk Inventor and Vault systems
Contribute to cost reduction, efficiency, and product development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as key engineering contact for manufacturing and internal teams
Support resolution of design-related production issues
Collaborate with project management, procurement, and R&D
Attend design, production, and project meetings
About You
Essential
Strong background in mechanical design within manufacturing (e.g. switchgear, sheet metal, enclosures, machinery)
Solid 3D CAD experience (ideally Autodesk Inventor)
Experience producing and reviewing drawings, assemblies, and BOMs
Strong understanding of design for manufacture (sheet metal, fabrication, assembly)
Ability to lead, organise, and support a technical team
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
High attention to detail and focus on quality
Desirable
Experience with Autodesk Vault or similar PDM systems
Background in switchgear, power distribution, or electrical panels
Experience improving design systems, standards, and processes
Previous leadership or senior design experience
What's on Offer
âś… Early Friday finish (12pm)
âś… Life assurance (3x salary)
âś… Employer pension contribution (3%)
âś… Private medical insurance (family option available)
âś… Supportive and rewarding workplace culture
âś… Ongoing professional development opportunities
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