Design Manager

Michael Page; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

An established engineering organisation in South Yorkshire is seeking a Design Manager / Project Manager to lead a small design team and own the design of a range of complex, bespoke products. You will drive delivery with speed and accuracy while ensuring alignment with manufacturing and product application considerations.

You will oversee a team of engineers, coach and develop talent, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to capture knowledge and develop SOPs for new systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of design teams in engineering projects.
• Strong communication across all business levels and stakeholders.
• Solid foundation in core design engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of design engineers to deliver complex, bespoke products.
• Manage the design of new and existing products to meet market trends.
• Coach and develop a team of engineers to ensure high performance.
• Ensure designs meet tolerances and integrate manufacturing, assembly, and product application considerations.

Skills

Design leadership

People leadership

Strong communication

PM fundamentals

Tools

Solid Edge

3D CAD

Job description

After a period of sustained growth and investment, a South Yorkshire-based company is now looking for a Project Design Manager to add value to their existing Engineering team. This role will lead a small team and be responsible for all new and existing designs for a complex and bespoke product range.

Client Details

My client is a prestigious engineering organisation based in South Yorkshire. They design and manufacture a wide range of complex mechanical products that supply high end technical organisations, both across the UK and internationally.

Following a period of sustained growth and investment, the company is now looking for a Design Manager / Project Manager to add value to their existing Engineering team. This role will lead a small team and be responsible for all new and existing designs for a complex and bespoke product range.

Description

The Design Manager will be responsible for managing a small team of highly skilled Engineers, and ensuring complex designs are created with both speed and accuracy.

Other day to day responsibilities will include:

• Managing the design of new and existing products for a growing customer base, meeting upcoming market trends
• Liaising with key stakeholders both internally and externally facing
• Managing, coaching and developing a team of c.8 Design Engineers
• Ensuring designs factor in the relevant tolerances and the whole team's focus is on attention to detail
• Ensuring a holistic approach to the team's work - including factors like commercial, manufacturing, assembly and product application
• Capturing existing business knowledge in SOPs and developing these for new systemsProfile

Successful candidates will have a strong design background and a proven ability in leading engineering teams.

You will be an experienced Designer or Project Manager and possess:

• A solid foundation in core design engineering principles
• A strong demonstrable background in people leadership or coaching
• Strong communication skills at all levels of the business
• An understanding of 3D CAD, Solid Edge or similar
• Be a self-starter and someone who operates well with minimal direction
• Have experience in working at pace, or managing multiple priorities at once

Job Offer

• c.£65-80k
• Competitive wider benefits package
• Chance to join one of best engineering companies in the area
• Opportunity for longer term progression as the business continues to grow