Design Manager

Hunter Selection; Stow-on-the-Wold; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI bonus £5k

Private healthcare

Pension

Extra holidays

Training & development

Job summary

Hunter Selection is recruiting a Mechanical Design Manager in Cheltenham to lead a growing engineering and automation team delivering bespoke machinery across industrial sectors. You will oversee design priorities, resource planning and performance under budget and schedule constraints.

The role requires a track record of leading mechanical design, proficiency in 3D CAD and BOMs, and a commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Mechanical Design team.
• Background in special-purpose machinery, automation or robotics.
• Projects delivered from concept 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

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Mechanical Design Manager

Cheltenham

£55,000 - £65,000 + 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 - £65,000 salary DOE
• KPI-related bonus (£5000)
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Additional service-related holiday
• Training and development opportunitiesCODE: INDENM