Design Manager

FC Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FC Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Design Manager to lead an established CAD design team in Cornwall. You will oversee design and development of bespoke engineered products from concept to manufacture, leveraging strong 3D CAD skills and a background in mechanical engineering or fabrication.

You will manage workload, ensure manufacturability, and work closely with production and project teams to drive robust, cost-effective designs.

Qualifications

• Strong 3D CAD experience with exposure to concept to manufacture.
• Experience leading or managing a design team.
• Background in mechanical design, fabrication or bespoke manufacturing.
• Understanding of design for manufacture and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support an experienced team of CAD Designers and Design Engineers.
• Oversee design projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Produce and review detailed 3D models, technical drawings and manufacturing docs.
• Collaborate closely with production and project management teams.
• Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective and manufacturable.
• Manage workloads, deadlines and technical priorities within the design team.
• Support continuous improvement across the design department.

Skills

3D CAD experience

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

Design Manager

Location: Redruth, Cornwall

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for a Design Manager to join an established engineering and manufacturing business in Cornwall. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Design Manager or experienced Design Engineer to take responsibility for an established CAD design team, overseeing the design and development of bespoke engineered products from initial concept through to manufacture. The successful candidate will have strong 3D CAD experience, alongside a background in mechanical engineering, fabrication or bespoke manufacturing.

The Role

• Managing and supporting an experienced team of CAD Designers and Design Engineers
• Overseeing design projects from initial concept through to manufacture
• Producing and reviewing detailed 3D models, technical drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Working closely with production and project management teams
• Ensuring designs are practical, cost-effective and suitable for manufacture
• Managing design workloads, project deadlines and technical priorities
• Supporting continuous improvement across the design department

Requirements

• Strong experience 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, NX etc.)
• Background in mechanical design, fabrication or bespoke manufacturing
• Previous experience leading or managing a design team
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture
• Ability to interpret and review detailed engineering drawings
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills

Applications are also welcomed from experienced Senior or Lead Design Engineers looking to take the next step into management.

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.

Please note the successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK.