Design Engineer (Progression to Manager)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression to Manager

33 days holiday

Company benefits

Training provided

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is recruiting a Design Engineer in Manchester with a clear progression path into management. The role focuses on delivering kitchen design projects from concept to completion and leading a small team.

You will produce high-quality technical drawings using SolidWorks, drive projects on time and within budget, and benefit from structured training, progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks proficiency required.
• Experience in design engineering roles.
• Aspiring to move into a managerial position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen design projects from concept to completion.
• Produce high-quality technical drawings and ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Lead a design team of five and drive performance.

Skills

SolidWorks

Design Engineer

Team leadership

Job description

Design Engineer (Progression to Manager)

£50,000 – £55,000 + Progression + Training + 33 Days Holiday + Company Benefits

Manchester

Are you a Design Engineer with SolidWorks experience, looking to join a rapidly expanding company offering specialist training, exciting career development opportunities and a clear pathway into a management position?

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen design projects from initial concept through to completion, producing high-quality technical drawings and ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will lead and manage a team of five, driving performance, achieving targets and maintaining exceptional standards of design and project delivery.

Established over 30 years ago, this ambitious and rapidly growing company has built a strong reputation within the commercial catering industry. With exciting plans to expand its workforce, strengthen its client base and grow its portfolio, they are now looking to appoint a Design Manager to play a key role in driving business growth.

This role would suit a Design Engineer with SolidWorks experience, looking to step into a managerial position and take full autonomy of the design team.

The Role:

• Managing design Projects and drawing designs for kitchens
• Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget
• Managing a team of 5
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

The Person:

• Design Engineer
• Looking to progress into a managerial position
• SolidWorks experience

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position.

The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.