Design Manager
Salary: to £65,000
Benefits: 25 days holiday | Pension | Laptop & phone | Early finish Fridays (1pm)
Hours: Monday-Friday
We're looking for an experienced Design Manager with a background in industrial design. You'll lead a team delivering bespoke factory automation projects ranging from £50k to £2m across manufacturing sectors including automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace.
A senior design engineer with an automation / special-purpose machinery design background, looking for the next step in their career, could be ideal.
Role
* Lead, support and develop a team of 4 Design Engineers
* Use 2D AutoCAD and Inventor 3D to design machines and systems from concept to detailed design
* Plan, organise and coordinate design activities with the Project Leader
* Attend customer meetings to clarify requirements and present design concepts
* Drive problem-solving, corrective actions and continuous improvement
* Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
* Lead internal and customer-facing design reviews
* Support digital innovation including digital twins and Industry 4.0 principles
* Grow team capability, engagement and performance
Person Profile
* Proven Design Manager experience within industrial design such as automation, special-purpose machinery, and assemblies
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, robotics or automation (advantageous)
* Confident leading a small design team and working directly with customers
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
* Commutable to the south side of Birmingham
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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