We're Hiring: Design Manager – Mechanical Engineering
Location: Ilkley, UK (with international travel)
Department: Engineering
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role
We're looking for a talented Design Manager to join our engineering team. This is a pivotal leadership role that involves managing a skilled team of mechanical design engineers and overseeing the full design lifecycle – from concept through to delivery.
If you're driven by technical excellence, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to shape engineering solutions used worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Design Oversight:
Transform sales and application data into conceptual layouts and detailed design instructions with minimal technical variation.
Team Leadership:
Lead and develop a team of engineers, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of high-quality technical designs.
Project Delivery:
Manage the design process to ensure completion within agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards.
Technical Excellence:
Approve design outputs, drawings, and materials while ensuring compliance with legislation, customer specifications, and internal procedures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with Sales, Applications, and Project Management teams to ensure all technical requirements are met.
Innovation & Improvement:
Identify opportunities for non-contract product modifications and support continuous improvement across engineering functions.
What You’ll Need
Qualifications & Experience:
* HND/HNC (minimum - Degree preferred) in Mechanical Engineering
* At least 8 years’ experience in manufacturing design
* Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor 3D
* Demonstrable team leadership experience
* Knowledge of health & safety regulations
* Competency with MS Office tools
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Additional Requirements:
* Willingness and flexibility to travel in the UK and internationally
* Full UK driving licence
What’s in It for You
Join a dynamic and supportive engineering environment where your expertise and leadership will be valued. You’ll work on high-impact projects with international reach, helping to deliver cutting-edge solutions in industrial engineering.