Design Manager - Defence & Aerospace Sector Location: Worcestershire (Hybrid Working Available) Job Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Shorterm Group is proud to be supporting a leading player in the defence and aerospace sector in their search for an experienced Design Manager to join their Engineering Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to lead a talented team in the design and analysis of advanced rocket motors and propulsion systems. The Opportunity: As Design Manager, you will oversee a multidisciplinary team of analysts and documentation configuration engineers, ensuring the delivery of technical excellence and project success. You'll be managing both strategic and day-to-day functions, working on cutting-edge propulsion systems and supporting the development of next-generation aerospace technologies. Key Responsibilities Include: - Leading and managing a team to deliver design, analysis, and documentation services in line with business goals. - Planning and prioritising tasks to meet immediate and mid-term engineering requirements. - Driving improvements in ballistic and stress analysis capabilities. - Ensuring high-quality technical documentation and enhancing on-time delivery performance. - Supporting bids and early concept phases for new propulsion technologies. - Managing people strategies including recruitment, development, training, and succession planning. - ...