Design & Development Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Accrington; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design and manufacturing firm seeks a Design & Development Manager in Accrington. You will lead a team, oversee the design process, and ensure high standards in product development. The position offers a competitive salary, early finish Fridays, and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Early Finish Fridays

Pension

Social Events

Holidays

Training available

Qualifications

• Experienced Design Manager with a background in Engineering, Manufacturing or Product Development.
• Proven experience leading teams of engineers.
• Ability to commute to Blackburn.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4/5 design and development engineers.
• Oversee the design and development life cycle.
• Responsible for introducing new product data to the business.

Skills

Leadership

Design Management

Product Development

Engineering Background

Education

HNC in Design Engineering or similar

Job description

Design & Development Manager

Accrington

Up to £55,000 + Early Finish Fridays + Pension + Holidays + Social Events

Are you an experienced Design Manager from an Engineering, Manufacturing and /or Product Development background? Do you want to join a well-established global design and manufacturing firm who offer a brilliant package and benefits?

This company are a family-owned, independently run and global design-led business who hold an impressive status as one of the world's largest furniture designers and manufacturers. They provide their services to a variety of sectors, including Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Corporate and Home. They design and create furniture for some of the most known companies across the globe, including Google, HSBC, Jaguar Land Rover and Rolls Royce.

In this role you will mainly be responsible for leading a team of design and development engineers to produce innovative solutions in line with project briefs and time frames. You will oversee the design and development life cycle, ensuring completion to the highest standard while collaborating with cross-functional teams within the business, some of which include quality, production, marketing and sales.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience within a Design Management role and from an Engineering, Manufacturing and / or Product Development background.

The role:
* Lead a team of 4/5 design and development engineers.
* Oversee the design and development life cycle.
* Responsible for all new product data and introducing this data to the business.
* 37.5 working week - Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm with a 2:30pm early finish every Friday.
* Training available.

The person:
* Experienced Design Manager - experience leading teams.
* Comes from an Engineering, Manufacturing and / or Product Development background.
* Able to commute to site in Blackburn.
* Time served or qualified to HNC level in Design Engineering or similar discipline.

Reference Number: BBBH255351

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Ella Butterfield at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.