Design Manager

Rotork; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Bath is seeking a Design Manager to drive innovation and product development from concept to production. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver customer-centric solutions, ensuring quality and adherence to project timelines. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in design leadership, strategic thinking, and project management. Join us in shaping the future and making a meaningful impact within a culture that values creativity and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design leadership within a product development environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
• Passion for innovation and delivering exceptional customer value.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer and business objectives into actionable design requirements.
• Manage projects from conception to launch and ensure critical-to-quality standards.
• Enhance customer satisfaction for both B2C and B2B markets.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.
• Keep project milestones on track and budgets in check.

Skills

Design leadership in product development

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Creative problem-solving

Project management

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Company Description

Job Description

Are you ready to lead innovation and shape the future of product design? At Rotork, we're looking for a Design Manager who will play a pivotal role in driving product development from concept to production. This is your opportunity to deliver market-leading solutions that meet customer needs and transition seamlessly into manufacturing-while making a real impact on our reputation for quality and innovation.

What You'll Do

• Lead Strategy: Translate customer and business objectives into actionable design requirements and contribute to global strategies
• Own the Design Process: Manage projects from conception to launch, ensuring critical-to-quality standards at every stage
• Deliver Customer Value: Enhance satisfaction and performance for both B2C and B2B markets
• Drive Innovation: Foster creative problem-solving and a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage Projects: Keep milestones on track and budgets in check without compromising quality
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with other teams to ensure design feasibility and smooth integration

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in design leadership within a product development environment
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects
• Passion for innovation and delivering exceptional customer value

Why Join Rotork?

• Be part of a global leader in engineering solutions
• Work in a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases, and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals, and food - these are the flows on which our modern world depends. Today, we're respected and admired for our people, performance, and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.

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