Design Manager

Prime Appointments Ltd; Maldon; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free onsite parking

Company pension

22 days' holiday + bank holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Prime Appointments Ltd, on behalf of our manufacturing client in the Maldon area, is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead hands-on mechanical design from concept through to manufacture and final release.

You will produce detailed 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks, manage projects and budgets, coordinate with production and external contractors, and drive design for manufacture and quality improvements. Salary £50,000–£60,000, 40 hours, onsite.

Formación

• Strong SolidWorks experience is essential.
• Generalist mechanical design background required.
• Experience with milled, turned and sheet metal components.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture.

Responsabilidades

• Produce detailed 3D models, assemblies and drawings in SolidWorks.
• Manage projects, timelines, budgets and technical specifications.
• Work closely with production to ensure designs are practical and ready for manufacture.
• Coordinate external contractors and provide technical guidance.
• Identify design improvements and ensure quality standards are maintained.

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Contractor coordination

Generalist background

Herramientas

SolidWorks

3DX

Welding knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Design Manager

Location: Maldon area

Working hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–4:00pm; Friday, 7:00am–1:00pm
Salary: £50,000 – 60,000

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Design Manager / Senior Design Engineer to join their manufacturing team based in the Maldon area. This is a hands-on role combining technical design, project management and production support, taking projects from initial concept through to manufacture and final release.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D models, assemblies and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Manage projects, timelines, budgets and technical specifications.
• Work closely with production to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective and ready for manufacture.
• Coordinate external contractors and provide technical guidance to colleagues.
• Identify design improvements and ensure quality standards are maintained.

About You

• Strong SolidWorks experience is essential.
• Generalist mechanical design engineering background.
• Experience with milled, turned and sheet metal components.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture.
• Project management and contractor coordination experience.
• 3DX and welding knowledge are advantageous, but training can be provided.

Hours & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 – 60,000

• Monday–Thursday: 7am–4pm, Friday: 7am–1pm. (40 hours per week)
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free onsite parking and company pension.

If you are looking for a varied engineering role with the opportunity to influence design and manufacturing processes.

Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered for this role.