Design Manager

Hunter Selection; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established design and manufacturer in Hampshire is seeking a Design Team Leader to oversee engineering strategies and product development. The role involves producing 3D models, leading a team of engineers, and ensuring compliance with design codes and regulations. Candidates should have a degree in engineering with solid experience in leadership and design software, particularly SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Produce electro-mechanical 3D models and technical drawings for all products.
• Lead a team of 3 engineers and mentor team members.
• Generate and maintain design documentation required for UKCA/CE approval.

Skills

Team Leadership

SolidWorks Expertise

Technical Mind-set

Workshop Skills

Knowledge of Machining Operations

Education

Degree in Engineering

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.

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