Automation Design Manager

WR Engineering; Stirchley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Design Manager for automation manufacturing systems. The role involves managing a team of design engineers and requires strong expertise in robotics and automation technologies. Offering a salary between £55K to £65K along with 25 days holiday and additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Laptop & phone

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant design experience within an automated machinery setting.
• Worked as a senior design engineer with supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of 4 design engineers.
• Design machines and systems from concept to detailed stage.
• Lead design reviews and participate in customer meetings.

Skills

Design experience in automated machinery

Leadership skills

Understanding of robotics and automation technologies

Tools

2D AutoCAD

Inventor 3D CAD software

Job description

Overview

Design Manager - Automation manufacturing systems / robotics

This would would suit an experienced Design Manager or a Senior Design Engineer looking for the next step in their career. Projects can vary in size from £50k up to £2m and often within automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace industries.

Salary and Benefits

Salary £55K - £65K, 25 days holiday, pension contribution, laptop & phone

Hours Monday - Friday, 1pm finish Fridays.

The role

• Manage a small team of 4 design engineers.
• Design using 2D AutoCAD and Inventor 3D CAD software
• Design machines and systems from the concept stage through to the final detailed stage
• Involved with the planning, organising and customer meetings working closely with the project leader
• Solving problems and initiating corrective actions as required ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Developing team skills set, motivation.
• Proactively engaging with emerging advances digital twins, Industry 4.0 principles
• Lead design reviews
• Participate in customer meetings to clarify technical requirements and present design concepts.

Person Profile / Qualifications

• Several years' relevant design experience within an automated machinery setting. - essential
• Worked as a senior design engineer with supervisory and leadership skills, expertise and career objectives - essential
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, robotics, and automation technologies - essential
• Visa sponsorship is not possible.

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