Design Manager

Hunter Selection; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

Additional holiday

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Selection has an exciting opportunity in Cheltenham for a Mechanical Design Manager. You will lead the mechanical design team, oversee bespoke automation and SP machinery, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.

The role requires a proven track record leading a design team, strong SP machinery experience, and proficiency with 3D CAD and BOMs, plus excellent communication and planning skills. Competitive salary and benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Mechanical Design team.
• Background in special-purpose machinery, automation or robotics.
• Delivering projects from concept to manufacture.
• Proficient with 3D CAD, engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Mechanical Design team.
• Oversee the design of bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery.
• Manage workloads, resources and project priorities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, controls, electrical and project teams.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.

Skills

Team leadership

SP machinery

3D CAD

BOMs

Project management

Communication

Job description

Mechanical Design Manager

Cheltenham

£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Manager to join a growing engineering and automation business delivering bespoke machinery projects across a range of industrial sectors.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Mechanical Design team.
• Oversee the design of bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery.
• Manage workloads, resources and project priorities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, controls, electrical and project teams.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience leading a Mechanical Design team.
• Strong background in special-purpose machinery, automation or robotics.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Proficient with 3D CAD, engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to engineering excellence.

Package & Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 salary DOE
• KPI-related bonus (£5000)
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Additional service-related holiday
• Training and development opportunities

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