Design Manager

Verto People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Liverpool is seeking a Design Manager to lead a team of design engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience with SolidWorks and fluid power systems. Responsibilities include overseeing the design lifecycle from concept to production and managing team performance. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days of holiday and company pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team.
• Hands-on design experience with fluid power/hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of designers.
• Act as a technical authority on hydraulic/fluid power systems.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Liaise closely with production and quality teams.
• Review and approve engineering drawings and documentation.

Skills

SolidWorks

Team leadership

Fluid power knowledge

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager required for a manufacturer in Liverpool.

The successful Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager will be responsible for leading a team of design engineers, overseeing the entire design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery.

The successful Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager will have experience using SolidWorks, ideally within fluid power / hydraulics and proven experience of leading a team of designers.

Package

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Additional benefits

Role

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of designers
• Act as technical authority on hydraulic / fluid power systems, ensuring all designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery
• Liaise closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacture.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of Solidworks
• Proven experience leading & managing a team
• Hands on design experience with fluid power / hydraulic systems
• Commutable to Liverpool
• Relevant engineering degree / qualifications desirable