Mechanical Design Manager £50-60k + EV Car + Pension + Bonus Leicestershire Ref: 25379 Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer ready to step up, or an established leader looking for a role where you can genuinely shape a team and make an impact? Join a well-established UK engineering business at the forefront of special-purpose machinery, delivering bespoke automation solutions to global manufacturing industries. This is a key hire for the business. You’ll take ownership of the mechanical design function, leading a small team while remaining hands-on in the design and development of complex, one-off automation systems. If you’re passionate about innovation, delivery, and raising standards, this role offers the platform to do it. Mechanical Design Manager - The Role: Lead and develop a team of 4 mechanical design engineers across a range of experience levels Take ownership of mechanical design delivery from concept through to build and commissioning Remain hands-on (approx. 70%) with detailed design of bespoke special-purpose machinery Drive concept development, innovation, and continuous improvement within the design function Ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with customer and project requirements Oversee CAD output using Autodesk Inventor, ensuring consistency, quality, and best practice Work closely with electrical, controls, and build teams to deliver fully integrated automation solut...