Mechanical Design Manager

TipTopJob; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to lead the design function from concept through to delivery of bespoke machinery. You will manage the design team and coordinate projects across multiple engineering disciplines.The role requires strong 3D CAD skills, a solid understanding of the full project lifecycle, and a track record of delivering compliant, high‑quality machinery. You will drive continuous improvement and set clear KPIs to ensure performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a Mechanical Design team.
• Strong 3D CAD skills and design practices.
• Experience delivering projects from concept to manufacture and commissioning.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Design Team.
• Create detailed designs and documentation for bespoke machinery.
• Manage design projects from concept through to delivery.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications and requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across the department.
• Set KPIs for the Mechanical Design Team.

Skills

Team leadership

3D CAD

Project lifecycle

Engineering standards

Job description

Cheltenham

Up to A GBP 60,000 : Dependant on experience.

Our client is a well:established engineering solutions company that supplies bespoke equipment and machinery for a variety of industry sectors. As a Mechanical Design Manager, your focus will be managing the design function of the company, manage design projects from initial concept through to delivery and create detailed designs for custom machinery

Mechanical Design Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Design Team


• Create detailed designs and supporting documentation for special purpose machinery.


• Manage design projects from initial concept through to delivery.


• Ensure that the mechanical designs meet the customers technical specifications


• Lead continuous improvement activities across the department


• Set clear KPIs for the Mechanical Design Team

Mechanical Design Manager Requirements

• Proven experience leading or managing a Mechanical Design team, including supporting team development, performance reviews and setting objectives.


• Strong mechanical design experience, ideally within automation, special:purpose machinery, robotics or a similar engineering environment.


• Experience delivering engineering projects from concept through to manufacture, assembly and commissioning, with a good understanding of the full project lifecycle.


• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD and engineering design practices, including drawings, BOMs, design reviews and engineering standards.


• Fully fluent and competent IT skills