Design Manager in Liverpool

Energy Jobline CVL; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment company is seeking a Design Manager / Production Manager in Liverpool. The successful candidate will oversee the design team, manage hydraulic fluid power systems, and ensure product quality from concept to production. Proven experience in SolidWorks and team leadership is essential. This position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including 25 days of holiday and a company pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Proven experience leading & managing a team.
• Hands on design experience with fluid power / hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of designers.
• Act as technical authority on hydraulic / fluid power systems.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept development to delivery.

Skills

SolidWorks

Team leadership

Design experience with fluid power / hydraulics

Education

Relevant engineering degree / qualifications

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Title

Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager required for a manufacturer in Liverpool.

Role Overview

The successful Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager will be responsible for leading a team of design engineers, overseeing the entire design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery. The role requires experience using SolidWorks, ideally within fluid power/hydraulics, and proven experience of leading a team of designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of designers
• Act as technical authority on hydraulic / fluid power systems, ensuring all designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery
• Liaise closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacture
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of SolidWorks
• Proven experience leading & managing a team
• Hands on design experience with fluid power / hydraulic systems
• Commutable to Liverpool
• Relevant engineering degree / qualifications desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Additional benefits

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