Engineering Design Manager

Progressive Recruitment; Burtonwood; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation is seeking an Engineering Design Manager to lead complex mechanical systems. The role involves managing a team of engineers, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving design best practices. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, significant leadership experience, and be working towards Chartered Engineer status. This position offers a salary of up to £86,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, along with hybrid and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £86,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Mechanical or General Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status, or working towards it.
• Experience in bespoke engineering design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 10 engineers.
• Oversee engineering design from concept to manufacture.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Communication

Design for Manufacture

Regulatory Compliance

Education

MEng, MSc in Mechanical or General Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Overview

Location: Salford (Hybrid & Flexible Working); Salary: Up to £86,000 + Package; Contract Type: Permanent

A leading engineering organisation is seeking an Engineering Design Manager to lead the delivery of complex mechanical systems across a range of high-value, safety-critical projects. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for technical direction, team development, and design governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of up to 10 engineers


• Oversee engineering design from concept through to manufacture


• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards


• Drive FEED and Design for Manufacture best practices


• Act as a senior technical authority in design reviews and risk assessments


• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to align design with delivery goals


• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• A strong academic background in Mechanical or General Engineering (MEng, MSc preferred)


• Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards it


• Significant experience delivering bespoke engineering design projects, with a proven track record in leadership roles


• Deep understanding of high-integrity systems and working within regulated industries


• Hands-on experience with FEED, Design for Manufacture, and full lifecycle engineering


• A confident communicator and team leader, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels


• Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance within 6 months of joining

Why This Role?

• Competitive salary up to £86,000


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Hybrid and flexible working based in Salford


• A leadership role with real influence and visibility


• Work on technically challenging, high-impact projects


• A collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture


• Easily commutable from Manchester, Bolton, Warrington, Wigan, Liverpool, Salford, St Helens and surrounding areas

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