Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of bespoke stairs seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead their design team in Cornwall. This office-based role involves ensuring technical excellence and delivering high-quality designs in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have proven experience in managing design teams and proficiency in CAD software like SolidWorks. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a market leader.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a design team in a manufacturing or construction-related industry.
• Proficient in CAD drawing software such as SolidWorks.
• A detail-orientated and disciplined approach to design.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of experienced designers.
• Provide hands-on leadership and coaching to ensure high-quality designs.
• Oversee and review designs for safety and construction requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

CAD drawing software (SolidWorks)

Attention to detail

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Location: Cornwall, TR13 0LW

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based

Spiral UK is the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke stairs, known for our high-quality products and award-winning service. In the final stages of becoming an Employee Owned Business, we are proud to be able to share our successes with our employees as well as giving them a voice to help shape the future.

We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead and manage our talented design engineers at our office in Helston, Cornwall.

This is a fantastic office-based opportunity for a proven leader to take ownership of the design function, ensure technical excellence, and develop a high-performing team working on both new and existing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of experienced designers in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and support to ensure the team delivers high-quality, creative, and technically sound designs.
• Oversee and review designs to ensure all safety, fabrication, and construction requirements are met.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure designs are optimised for manufacturing efficiency and installation.
• Attend meetings as and when required with customers, suppliers, and other departments to align design solutions with project requirements.
• Collaborate across departments to drive cost-effective and efficient design for manufacture and performance.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience managing a design team in a manufacturing or construction-related industry.
• Proficient in CAD drawing software such as SolidWorks.
• A detail-orientated and disciplined approach to design.

Desirable:

• Fabrication experience, particularly with steelwork/metal components (e.g., balconies, railings).
• Experience managing third-party contractors and support services.
• Knowledge of performance management techniques to support team growth and development.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role within a market-leading business. To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter.