ROLE- Design Manager
LOCATION- Coventry
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £50,000-£70,000, dependent on experience
My client is a specialist manufacturer within Steel Fabrication. They are looking for a Design Manager to join their team in Coventry on a permanent basis.
The Design Manager will ideally have the following attributes:
BSc or BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design/Engineering Design or similar
5 or more years’ industry experience ideally working in a similar design / development role within a manufacturing environment
Experience working with sheet metal / designing SPM
Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
Innovative and passionate about design
Excellent leadership and organisational skills
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
The Design Manager role will involve:
Leading members of the Design team and guiding/mentoring those less experienced
Providing technical guidance and support
Using Inventor CAD software for design on a day-to-day basis
Creating drawings for manufacture and generating BOM’s
Working on design analysis and FEA when required
Being responsible for the development of new and existing products - from concept through to manufacture and launch
Defining categories for IP and developing IP management processes for new and existing designs
Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
Completing design specifications and risk assessments FMEA
Supporting product Verification & Validation
Liaising with customers and suppliers
Managing documentation and resource planning
Being involved in recruitment and performance reviews for the team
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation