Design Manager

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Portishead Point; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Additional service-related holiday

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Computerworld Personnel Ltd in Cheltenham is seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to lead and shape a high‑performing design team responsible for bespoke automation and special‑purpose machinery across sectors.

You will drive concept-to-manufacture delivery, manage workloads and budgets, and push continuous improvement while collaborating with manufacturing, controls and electrical groups to achieve engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a Mechanical Design team.
• Strong background in special‑purpose machinery, automation or robotics.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Proficient with 3D CAD, engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Strong communication, planning and problem‑solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Mechanical Design team.
• Oversee the design of bespoke automation and special‑purpose machinery.
• Manage workloads, resources and project priorities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, controls, electrical and project teams.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.

Skills

Leadership

Special‑purpose machinery

Automation/robotics

Project delivery

3D CAD

Engineering drawings & BOMs

Job description

Mechanical Design Manager

Cheltenham

£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Manager to join a growing engineering and automation business delivering bespoke machinery projects across a range of industrial sectors.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Mechanical Design team.
• Oversee the design of bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery.
• Manage workloads, resources and project priorities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, controls, electrical and project teams.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience leading a Mechanical Design team.
• Strong background in special-purpose machinery, automation or robotics.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Proficient with 3D CAD, engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to engineering excellence.

Package & Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 salary DOE
• KPI-related bonus (£5000)
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Additional service-related holiday
• Training and development opportunities

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