Overview
Design Project Manager – Northamptonshire (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + £5,000 car allowance + private medical
Location: Kettering | Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week on site)
Base pay range: Up to £70,000 + £5,000 car allowance + private medical
What’s in it for you
* Salary up to £70,000 + £5,000 car allowance
* Private medical cover
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* Employee-owned organisation with a strong people culture
* Clear progression path towards Head of Engineering
* Exciting, high-impact automation projects in logistics and materials handling
Your role
* Manage and develop the Project Design Engineering team, setting standards for technical excellence and delivery
* Review design calculations and provide technical guidance across mechanical systems
* Collaborate closely with Controls, Procurement, Installation, and Project Management teams
* Drive improvements in engineering processes, documentation, and design quality
What we’re looking for
* Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
* Proven experience managing engineering design teams within automation, machinery, or capital equipment sectors
* Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, CE/UKCA standards, and mechanical system design
* Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Manufacturing and Engineering
* Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Robotics Engineering
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