* Job Type: Permanent
* Posted on: 27th Mar 2026
Role: Mechanical Design Manager - Automation/Automated machinery
Location: Castle Donington
Hours: Flex - Monday to Thursday 8hrs start time between 7am and 8:30am and Fridays 6hrs start time between 7am and 8:30am (38hr week)
Holidays and Benefits: 33 days, pension 4% by employer, death in service x2 salary
Team size/structure: Managing a team of 5 design engineers and working closely with the Engineering Director
Environment: Bespoke machinery design - mechanical and electrical automation
Overview
We now require an additional Mechanical Design Manager to join the team. Working in modern purpose‑built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture bespoke automated machinery.
You will be working in a first‑class engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also.
As the Mechanical Design Manager you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the customer from start to finish.
The ideal candidate Mechanical Design Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:
* Previous experience working with Solidworks
* Educated to degree level in design, engineering or similar
* Previously managed a team of Design Engineers OR with a wealth of experience working within a bespoke machinery manufacturing business.
Commutable from
Castle Donington, Derby, Loughborough, Long Eaton and surrounding areas
Interested?
If you are interested in the Mechanical Design Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
Contact
For more information on this vacancy please contact us on 01332360055.
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