Mechanical Design Manager

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Greet; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

21 days' holiday + bank holidays

Private health insurance for you, your

Cycle to Work scheme

Bonus up to £5,000

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd presents a Mechanical Design Manager opportunity in Gloucestershire, to lead an established design team within a specialist automation and engineering business. This is a hands-on management role combining mechanical design with team leadership, project delivery and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will oversee workload planning, design reviews, and coordination with Manufacturing, Electrical and Controls teams to drive projects from

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience as a Mechanical Designer
• Strong 3D CAD experience
• Experience in automation, special-purpose machinery, robotics or similar
• Proven team leadership/management experience
• Experience managing complex engineering projects
• Experience taking projects from concept through to manufacture, assembly and commissioning
• Understanding of drawings, BOMs and design standards
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Legally eligible to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Mechanical Design team
• Plan workloads, resources and project priorities
• Design bespoke and special-purpose machinery
• Manage projects from concept to manufacture, assembly and commissioning
• Ensure designs meet quality, safety and engineering standards
• Review drawings, BOMs and design documentation
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Electrical Design, Controls, Procurement, PM, customers and suppliers
• Drive continuous improvement across the design function
• Set team objectives and KPIs and support staff development

Skills

Extensive design experience

3D CAD proficiency

Leadership/people management

Project management

Engineering drawings & BOMs

Automation/machinery experience

Concept to manufacture delivery

Quality and safety standards

Communication & problem solving

Job description

Mechanical Design Manager

Ref: MDM/DAN26 | Full-Time | Permanent

Location: Between Cheltenham & Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 DOE

Bonus: Up to £5,000 per annum

Fully onsite - no remote working

The MUST-HAVES

• 10+ years' experience as a Mechanical Designer
• Strong 3D CAD experience
• Relevant experience within automation, special-purpose machinery, robotics or similar
• Proven team leadership/management experience - must have led a team
• Experience managing complex engineering projects
• Experience taking projects from concept through to manufacture, assembly and commissioning
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs and design standards
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Legally eligible to work in the UK - no visa sponsorship available

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to lead an established mechanical design team within a specialist automation and engineering business.

This is a hands-on management position, combining mechanical design with team leadership, project delivery and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, managing and developing the Mechanical Design team.
• Planning workloads, resources and project priorities.
• Designing bespoke and special-purpose machinery.
• Managing projects from concept through design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning.
• Ensuring designs meet required quality, safety and engineering standards.
• Reviewing drawings, BOMs and design documentation.
• Working closely with Manufacturing, Electrical Design, Controls, Procurement, Project Management, customers and suppliers.
• Driving continuous improvement across the design function.
• Setting team objectives and KPIs and supporting employee development.

About the Business

The business specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke automation and control systems, including:

• Special-purpose machinery
• Packaging and manufacturing machinery
• Conveyors
• Robotics
• Vision inspection systems

The company operates from a 22,000 sq. ft. facility in North Gloucestershire and has approximately 50 employees across its UK and US operations.

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 salary DOE
• Up to £5,000 annual bonus
• Up to £2,000 based on company performance
• Up to £3,000 based on three agreed personal KPIs
• Contributory pension
• 21 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Additional holiday for long service
• Private health insurance for you, your partner and children following probation
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Additional spot bonuses/awards
• Friendly and collaborative working environment

Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm

Please note: This is a fully onsite position. The site is rural and not served by public transport, so your own transport is essential.

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