Design Manager

Hunter Selection; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cardiff is searching for a Design Manager to lead the design team and oversee product development. The ideal candidate will have experience in a design role, strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, and proficiency in CAD. Key responsibilities include managing design activities from concept to production and ensuring compliance with standards. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £48,000 and opportunities for professional advancement and flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Starting salary of £45,000 to £48,000

25 Days + Bank Holidays

Opportunities for technical advancement

Working flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in CAD and familiar with design management tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in product development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design team and provide technical direction.
• Oversee product design from concept to production.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Support new product introductions and changes.

Skills

Proven experience in a Design Manager or Senior Design Engineer role

Strong understanding of product development and design for manufacture

Experience in regulated or compliance-driven industries

Competent in CAD and design management systems

Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines

Job description

Design Manager

Cardiff

27458

45'000 to £48'000

The Design Manager is responsible for leading the design function within a manufacturing environment, ensuring products are developed efficiently, compliantly and in line with customer and regulatory requirements. The role combines technical leadership, project oversight and cross-functional collaboration, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through to production and ongoing improvement.

Role

• Lead and manage the design team, providing technical direction, mentoring and workload planning.
• Oversee product design activities from concept, development and validation through to manufacture.
• Ensure designs meet functional, regulatory, quality and manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain control of design standards, specifications and technical documentation.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective and manufacturable.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and product change processes.

Develop and improve design processes, tools and systems

Promote best practice, knowledge sharing and continuous professional development within the team.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Design Manager or Senior Design Engineer role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of product development and design for manufacture.
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven industries.
• Competent in CAD and design management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.

Benefits Package

• A starting salary of £45'000 to £48'000.
• 25 Days + Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities for technical advancement.
• Working flexibility.

To apply please email your CV / resume to (URL removed).

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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