Design Manager

Platform Recruitment; Southgate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio technology brand in Southgate is seeking a Design Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team working on transducer and audio system technologies. The successful candidate will have a mechanical or electrical engineering background and proven experience in team management. This role offers a competitive salary of £60k-£80k, a bonus, and private healthcare, along with a culture that values creativity and innovation.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Generous holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Product discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing engineering teams in audio, acoustics, or related sectors.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Confident communicator who can simplify complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a cross-functional engineering team.
• Oversee development of next-generation transducer and audio systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product, and Manufacturing.
• Drive team performance and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Project Management

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background

Job description

Overview

Design Manager - Audio Systems

Crawley Area (Hybrid)

£60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare

I'm partnering with a world-leading audio technology brand that's redefining what great sound means. They're looking for a Design Manager to lead a talented, multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge acoustic and transducer technologies.

If you're a proven leader who loves developing people, managing complex design projects, and pushing innovation, this is one you'll want to hear about.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a cross-functional engineering team (mechanical, electrical, acoustic).
• Oversee development of next-generation transducer and audio systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product, and Manufacturing to turn ideas into reality.
• Drive team performance, growth, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing engineering teams in audio, acoustics, or related sectors (e.g. automotive speakers).
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering background (transducer knowledge a plus).
• Confident communicator who can simplify complex ideas.

Why It's Worth a Look

• Work with world-class audio engineers and technology.
• Competitive package: £60k-£80k + annual bonus + private healthcare.
• Generous holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, product discounts & more.
• Join a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

If you're ready to lead brilliant engineers and shape the future of sound - I'd love to tell you more.

Drop me a message or click Apply to start the conversation