Engineering Design Manager

Owen Daniels; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an Engineering Design Manager in Oxfordshire to lead engineering and product development programmes from concept to production, delivering on time and within budget. You will provide technical leadership to design and manufacturing teams, drive SolidWorks PDM implementation, and collaborate with quality and commercial teams to optimise processes and outcomes.

This is a permanent role with a strong leadership focus and opportunities to shape the engineering function and

Qualifications

• Design Engineer with extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven project/programme management experience.
• Experience leading product development from concept to production.
• Experience implementing or managing SolidWorks PDM systems.
• Strong mechanical design knowledge.
• Previous senior leadership in engineering.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness balancing technical, programme, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and product development programmes from concept through to production
• Manage projects to deliver on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• Provide technical leadership to the engineering and design teams
• Support development and implementation of SolidWorks PDM systems and data processes
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams for successful development
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and product development activities
• Manage project priorities, resources, risks, and milestones
• Provide senior leadership across engineering and contribute to business strategy

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Product development

Mechanical design

SolidWorks PDM

Cross-functional

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Engineering Design Manager

Are you an experienced Engineering Design Manager looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a strong engineering background, project management experience, and a proven track record of leading product development programmes? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking an Engineering & Programme Manager to join their team in Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will combine strong technical engineering experience with programme management and senior leadership skills, supporting the development and delivery of new products while driving improvements across the engineering function.

Permanent Position

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 (DOE)

Monday to Friday

Oxfordshire

Job Description

• Lead engineering and product development programmes from concept through to production and delivery
• Manage engineering projects, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering and design teams
• Support the development and implementation of SolidWorks PDM systems, including document management, revision control, and engineering data processes
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to ensure successful product development
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, systems, and product development activities
• Manage project priorities, resources, risks, and key programme milestones
• Provide senior leadership across the engineering function and contribute to wider business strategy

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Strong background as a Design Engineer with significant experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Proven Project Management or Programme Management experience
• Experience leading product development projects from concept through to production
• Experience implementing or managing SolidWorks PDM systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and engineering processes
• Previous senior leadership or management experience within an engineering environment
• Excellent project planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance technical, programme, and business requirements