Design Manager

Hunter Selection Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established design and manufacturer in Hampshire is seeking a Design Team Leader to oversee the production of electro-mechanical 3D models and technical drawings. You will lead a team of engineers, manage design documentation for UKCA/CE approvals, and contribute to product development strategies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, team leadership experience, and be highly proficient in SolidWorks. This role offers an opportunity to influence product design and mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable team leader experience across a multi-disciplined team.
• Expert level in using SolidWorks 3D package is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce electro-mechanical 3D models and technical drawings for all products.
• Lead design concept and scope meetings.
• Identify and suggest improvements with existing product designs.

Skills

Team leadership

SolidWorks 3D software

Technical drawing knowledge

Electro-mechanical design

Workshop skills

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Hunter Selection has been chosen to support a well established design and manufacturer in Hampshire. The Design Team Leader will work collaboratively with the Product Specialist and Director of Engineering supporting the implementation of an engineering strategy that will include future product development.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Produce electro-mechanical 3D models and technical drawings for all products.
• Produce 2D engineering drawings and BOMS from 3D Models
• Generate and maintain all design related documentation required for UKCA/CE approval
• Arrange and take the lead in design concept and scope meetings.
• Provide support to the management of the change control process
• Take a leading role in identifying and suggesting improvements with existing product designs.
• Mentoring experience to support and develop team members

• Leading a team of 3 engineers

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline
• Demonstrable team leader experience across a multi disciplined team
• The ability to use SolidWorks 3D package to an expert level is essential.
• Technical mind-set with demonstrable practical workshop skills.
• Knowledge of pressure vessels and design codes, and CE approval documentation would be helpful.
• Good knowledge of machining operations, materials, finishing processes and fabrication.
• Appreciation of tolerances for application requirements

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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