Design Manager role at TipTopJob. The Design Manager will lead the design function for an impressive growing business, overseeing product design, portfolio planning and the integration of PDM and MRP systems. The role blends hands‑on and hands‑off responsibilities, managing a team of 3 designers, scheduling design work, driving cost‑reduction initiatives and communicating across production, quality and supply chain to ensure high‑quality production.
Responsibilities
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* Lead and manage the Design Engineering team (Senior and Junior Designers).
* Manage design scheduling, capacity planning and performance tracking.
* Administer and enforce SolidWorks PDM discipline and CAD to MRP integration.
* Drive DFMA and VAVE initiatives to simplify designs, standardise components and reduce costs.
* Ensure on‑time, first‑time‑right design releases.
* Develop and maintain design standards, drawing practices and sign‑off gates.
* Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure repeatable, high‑quality production.
* Promote a lean, accountable and continuous improvement culture within the design office.
Qualifications
* Experienced Engineer at Senior or Head level in product or industrial design for metal, fabrication or construction‑based products.
* Proven experience managing design portfolios with clear schedules and delivery metrics.
* Proven engineering department management experience.
* Expert SolidWorks user with advanced PDM administration skills.
* MRP or ERP integration experience.
* Proven success in DFMA and cost‑reduction initiatives.
* Strong governance across BOM discipline, ECN/ECO, tolerance analysis and drawing standards.
* Excellent understanding of manufacturing methods including extrusions, sheet metal, welded fabrications and jigs/fixtures.
Location: Thatcham, England, United Kingdom
Salary: GBP 65,000 to GBP 75,000 plus benefits including Health and Wellbeing Programme, Life Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, On‑site Parking.
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