Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Design Manager to lead their Drawing Office Department in Welshpool. This exciting role involves managing technical drawings, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements. You will collaborate with various departments to support product development and maintain high standards in design output. The company offers a permanent position with competitive salary and benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a thriving manufacturing environment. If you have a strong personality and a passion for design management, this role could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

'Know Your Numbers' optional health checks

On-site car park

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a relevant role.
• Strong computer literacy with Microsoft Office and design software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and delegate workload in the Drawing Office Department.
• Ensure timely delivery of technical requirements and drawings.

Skills

Management Experience

Attention to Detail

Task Management

Mentoring Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced Level Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

DriveWorks

Job description

Job Description

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading manufacturing company in their search for a Design Manager to work in their leading facility in Welshpool.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design/Engineering Manager to join a large manufacturing business within the Welshpool area. You MUST have a strong personality and previous management experience.

For the successful Design Manager, our client is offering:

1. Permanent position
2. Salary between £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
3. 8.30 - 17.30 pm Monday - Thursday, 9.00 am - 3.00 pm finish Friday
4. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer an additional five service days.
5. Pension scheme at auto-enrolment rates
6. Death in Service benefit
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. 'Know Your Numbers' optional health checks
9. On-site car park

The Role of the Design Manager:

1. To manage, prioritise and delegate the Drawing Office Department workload subject to the ongoing demands of the Company needs.
2. Ensure internal and external technical requirements are met and provided in an agreed and timely manner. These include but are not limited to works drawings and As-Built drawings.
3. Provide mentoring skills, guidance and technical support to other members of the Drawing Office, to agreed levels of competency.
4. Create and maintain a library of standard and bespoke drawings that can be utilised for future business support.
5. Develop and continue to develop production drawings and specifications across existing and new product types.
6. Interact with other Departments, Managers, and Directors as the business requires.
7. Provide data to Sales Department for drawing times.
8. Liaise with the R & D + Technical Manager to ensure the most up-to-date drawings and technical specifications are available.
9. Support R & D + Technical Department with design or resource when agreed.
10. Develop with Head of Department and IT personnel the Drawing Office Department hardware and software needs including but not limited to Solidworks and Driveworks.
11. Produce monthly departmental report for Senior Management.

What our client is looking for in a Design Manager:

1. Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar management or leadership role.
2. Computer literate with extensive experience and understanding of Microsoft Office, Autocad, Solidworks.
3. Able to manage multiple tasks, working accurately with attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
4. High standard of secondary education qualifications.
5. Advanced level educational qualifications - Desirable
6. Knowledge of DriveWorks - Desirable