Mechanical Design Manager - Lead Teams & Drive Innovation

Hunter Selection Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Performance bonus

25 Days Annual leave + Bank holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Manager in Cheltenham to lead and develop the Mechanical Design team, ensuring concepts transition smoothly to manufactured products. You will plan workloads, drive process improvements, and set clear objectives with KPIs for the department.

The role requires a strong background in automotive or engineered systems, with hands-on CAD proficiency and a track record of delivering projects from concept through manufacture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or managing a Mechanical Design team.
• Experience delivering engineering projects from concept through manufacture.
• Strong understanding of 3D CAD and engineering design practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Experience working across engineering and manufacturing functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Mechanical Design team.
• Plan and coordinate team workloads and resources.
• Ensure designs are practical, accurate, safe, and suitable for manufacture.
• Lead initiatives to improve processes and Continuous improvement.
• Set and review departmental and individual objectives and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

3D CAD

Engineering design

Project delivery

Cross-functional work

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Manager in Cheltenham to lead and develop the Mechanical Design team, ensuring concepts transition smoothly to manufactured products. You will plan workloads, drive process improvements, and set clear objectives with KPIs for the department.

The role requires a strong background in automotive or engineered systems, with hands-on CAD proficiency and a track record of delivering projects from concept through manufacture.