Design Manager

Tandem Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy seeks a Design Manager in Northamptonshire to oversee technical design processes. The ideal candidate will lead a design team, ensure compliance with safety standards, and integrate design with ERP systems. Competitive salary of 45K - 50K per annum offered. Strong CAD proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar design management role.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of product engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical design team, including CAD designers and engineers.
• Oversee the end-to-end product design process.
• Translate client briefs and sales specifications into viable design solutions.
• Ensure designs meet relevant UK and EU safety standards.
• Collaborate with production, installation and contract management teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

CAD Software Proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

ROLE: Design Manager

LOCATION: Northamptonshire

HOURS OF WORK: Days

BASIC SALARY: 45K - 50K per annum

Company Profile

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Technical Design Manager to work with one of our well established clients. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of technical design, from concept development through to production, ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and client specifications. A key part of the role will involve integrating design processes with their ERP systems to improve efficiency and production planning.

Your responsibilities as a Design Manager:

• Lead and manage the technical design team, including CAD designers and engineers.
• Oversee the end-to-end product design process.
• Translate client briefs and sales specifications into viable design solutions.
• Ensure designs meet all relevant UK and EU safety standards.
• Collaborate with production, installation and contract management teams to ensure feasibility, efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement design best practices, standardisation and quality control processes.
• Drive innovation in materials, sustainability and modular design principles.

Approve final designs and technical drawings prior to production release.

• Integrate design detail with their ERP systems.
• Manage timelines and resources within the design department.
• Liaise with suppliers and third-party engineers for structural assessments or material sourcing.

To be successful as a Design Manager you will have:

• Proven experience in a similar design management role.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of product engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

If you have the relevant experience our client is looking for in this Design Manager role, we would like to hear from you. Upload your CV online or send an email requesting a call for more information.

Tandem Recruitment is an employment consultancy working on behalf of our client.