Design Manager (SolidWorks)

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in container solutions is seeking a Design Manager in Birmingham. You will oversee a team of 2 designers and work with CAD and SolidWorks. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and emphasizes staff wellbeing. Ideal for candidates with leadership experience or ready to transition into a management role. Competitive salary and company benefits are included.

Benefits

Training

Progression opportunities

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD design and SolidWorks is essential.
• Willingness to lead and mentor a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design team of 2 staff.
• Sign off on bespoke designs.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with senior team to generate innovative ideas.
• Create designs using CAD and SolidWorks.

Skills

CAD design experience

SolidWorks experience

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Design Manager (SolidWorks) — Birmingham (Remote 2 days per month in Brighton)

£60,000 - £70,000 + Training + Progression + Hybrid + Company Benefits

Are you a Design Manager or a Design Engineer looking to take the step up into a Manager or Team Leader role overseeing a small design team?

Join a global leader in the container and storage business that creates bespoke equipment for customers, with autonomy to propose new business ideas. The business has grown steadily and is expanding its design team. You will lead a team of 2 designers, bringing your experience to shape the team.

The role offers the chance to work with a highly successful, global company that prioritises staff wellbeing and offers remote and hybrid options.

The ideal candidate will have CAD design experience with a SolidWorks background and be ready to step into a team lead role or bring transferable leadership experience from a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team of 2 staff
• Sign off a variety of bespoke designs
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Collaborate with other senior team members to generate new, innovative ideas to help the business grow and evolve
• Create designs in CAD and SolidWorks

Requirements / Qualifications

• Design background in CAD and SolidWorks
• Willingness to lead a small team of designers
• Commutable distance to Worthing, with hybrid or remote work and occasional visits

Additional Information

Reference: BBBH21619

Keywords: Design, CAD, SolidWorks, Team Lead, Manager, Containers, Storage, Progression, Training, Hybrid, Remote, Worthing, Crawley, Brighton

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.