Industrial Design Manager

WR Engineering; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead a team in delivering bespoke factory automation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial design and will be responsible for managing projects from conception to completion. The role requires excellent leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with customers to ensure project success. This position offers a salary up to £65,000 and includes benefits such as 25 days holiday and a pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Laptop & phone

Early finish Fridays (1pm)

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in industrial design.
• Strong understanding of automation and special-purpose machinery.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 4 Design Engineers.
• Design machines and systems from concept to detailed design.
• Coordinate design activities with the Project Leader.
• Attend customer meetings and present design concepts.
• Drive problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

2D AutoCAD

Inventor 3D

Problem-solving skills

Manufacturing processes understanding

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor 3D

Job description

Design Manager

Salary: to £65,000

Benefits: 25 days holiday | Pension | Laptop & phone | Early finish Fridays (1pm)

Hours: Monday-Friday

We're looking for an experienced Design Manager with a background in industrial design. You'll lead a team delivering bespoke factory automation projects ranging from £50k to £2m across manufacturing sectors including automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace.

A senior design engineer with an automation / special-purpose machinery design background, looking for the next step in their career, could be ideal.

Role

• Lead, support and develop a team of 4 Design Engineers
• Use 2D AutoCAD and Inventor 3D to design machines and systems from concept to detailed design
• Plan, organise and coordinate design activities with the Project Leader
• Attend customer meetings to clarify requirements and present design concepts
• Drive problem-solving, corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Lead internal and customer-facing design reviews
• Support digital innovation including digital twins and Industry 4.0 principles
• Grow team capability, engagement and performance

Person Profile

• Proven Design Manager experience within industrial design such as automation, special-purpose machinery, and assemblies
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, robotics or automation (advantageous)
• Confident leading a small design team and working directly with customers
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Commutable to the south side of Birmingham

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.