Job Description
An established manufacturing business based in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and manage its in-house design department.This role focuses on managing the design team and ensuring all design output is accurate, consistent, and suitable for manufacture. You will review and check the work of designers, providing technical oversight and maintaining high standards across the department.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, support, and develop the design team
Review, check, and approve design work prior to release for manufacture
Ensure designs meet manufacturing and quality requirements
Act as a technical escalation point within the design department
Maintain design standards, processes, and documentation
Work closely with production and engineering teams
What Were Looking For Proven experience managing a design team within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of design for manufacture principles
Confident checking and approving technical drawings
Strong leadership and communication skills
Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable taking ownership
Whats On Offer Salary of £48,000
Cardiff-based position
Leadership role within a stable manufacturing business
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