Design Manager

Concept Technical; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of industrial solutions in the UK is looking for a Design Office Manager to lead a team of design engineers and CAD technicians. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical design knowledge, proficiency in CAD software, and leadership experience in engineering or manufacturing. The role includes overseeing design accuracy, managing project resources, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Benefits include private healthcare and international travel opportunities.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Critical Illness Cover

International Travel Opportunities

Early Friday Finish (1 PM)

Qualifications

• Experience in senior design or design management roles in engineering/manufacturing.
• Familiar with PDM/PLM systems and DFM/lean design principles.
• Electrical or multi-disciplinary integration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of design engineers and CAD technicians.
• Oversee and approve technical drawings for accuracy.
• Collaborate with project managers and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Proficient in CAD software

Mechanical design knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

DFM/lean design principles

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Monday com

Job description

Design Office Manager

Engineering & Manufacturing

Concept Resources are working with a leading provider of industrial furnace solutions, with over 50 years of industry expertise, the company is entering an exciting phase of development within the sustainable metals sector due to continued growth are looking to recruit the following.

Design Office Manager

The role

Lead and manage a team of design engineers and CAD technicians

Allocate resources to meet project deadlines and quality standards

Oversee and approve technical drawings to ensure accuracy and

compliance

Manage offshore design contributions to ensure quality and timeliness

Collaborate with project managers, production, and suppliers on manufacturability

Maintain and enhance CAD systems, documentation, and design workflows

Support development of new products and continuous improvement of existing designs

Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements

Mentor and develop team members

Reporting To: Chief Technical Officer

Requirements:

Experience in senior design or design management roles in engineering/manufacturing

Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor)

Strong mechanical design and manufacturing knowledge

Leadership experience with cross-functional collaboration

Familiar with PDM/PLM systems and DFM/lean design principles

Electrical or multi-disciplinary integration experience preferred

Additional Info:

Must work independently and collaboratively

Expected to maintain confidentiality of company/client data

Use of Monday com for project tracking; regular expense/time reporting required

Benefits:

Private Healthcare

Critical Illness Cover

International Travel Opportunities

Early Friday Finish (1 PM)