Jo Holdsworth Recruitment is excited to be working with a successful, employee‑owned manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Engineering & Design Manager on a permanent basis. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape products, processes, and people within a technically innovative environment.
This organisation is known for its strong employee ownership culture, long‑term stability, and commitment to rewarding its people through an outstanding benefits package and profit‑sharing initiatives.
The Role
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for leading and developing the engineering, design, and technical functions of the business. You will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, improving processes, and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
This position would suit someone who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on technical oversight in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a multi‑disciplinary engineering and design team, including design, R&D, and electrical functions
* Develop and deliver departmental strategy aligned with wider business objectives
* Oversee technical specifications to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to design allocation
* Ensure manufacturing teams are supported with accurate production and proposal drawings
* Plan departmental capacity and communicate workload visibility across the business
* Contribute to leadership meetings, sharing performance insights and technical updates
* Identify, prioritise, and implement improvements across products, processes, and production
* Drive research and development of new products aligned to customer and market demand
* Prepare technical and performance reports to support decision‑making
* Foster a culture of innovation where ideas are encouraged and valued
* Provide technical support during customer meetings, both on‑site and remotely
* Lead recruitment activities for the department as required
* Manage people‑related matters, including performance and staffing issues
* Maintain awareness of relevant legislation and ensure ongoing compliance
About You
* Proven experience leading engineering and/or design teams
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Solid background in mechanical or engineering environments
* Experience with CAD software
* Full UK driving licence
This role offers a genuinely attractive benefits package, including:
* Pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
* An annual employee ownership bonus
* A highly competitive annual leave allowance, including bank holidays and an additional day to celebrate your birthday
* Participation in an employee share scheme
* An annual holiday allowance contribution
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