Design Manager: Lead Engineering for Bespoke Fabrication

W Talent; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent Engineering and Manufacturing is seeking a Design Manager in South Yorkshire to lead the design function, ensuring manufacturability and timely release of product designs. You will manage a team of engineers and act as the subject matter expert across product ranges within the business.

The role requires a degree in structural, civil or mechanical engineering, with 2+ years of team leadership experience in bespoke projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Experience in team management (2+ years) with multi-disciplinary teams in bespoke projects.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles and compliance across multi-regions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Experience with design change management and engineering to order within manufacturing context is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design function as the engineering authority, providing structure and allocating resources across the project portfolio.
• Ensure timely, right first-time release of designs to meet project stage gates and client expectations.
• Provide technical support to installation and production teams, and manage design changes through established governance.
• Drive continual improvement by reducing design-originated non-conformance and maintaining design standards.
• Build and manage a knowledge base of design standards to ensure continuity and reduce dependency on key individuals.
• Oversee the creation of designs for manufacture that align with cost and quality standards, particularly for bespoke solutions.
• Liaise with internal teams and external clients, providing clear technical guidance and resolving complex design issues.

Skills

Team management

Engineering leadership

Design for manufacture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

W Talent Engineering and Manufacturing is seeking a Design Manager in South Yorkshire to lead the design function, ensuring manufacturability and timely release of product designs. You will manage a team of engineers and act as the subject matter expert across product ranges within the business.

The role requires a degree in structural, civil or mechanical engineering, with 2+ years of team leadership experience in bespoke projects.