Mechanical Design Manager / Mechanical Design Team Lead

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to lead a small team and take ownership of the mechanical design of bespoke automation projects near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. The role blends hands-on design with leadership responsibilities in a collaborative engineering environment.

You will direct workload planning, ensure quality standards, and drive continuous improvement on projects across dairy and pharmaceutical sectors, with a clear path for development and

Qualifications

• Mechanical design background in automation / special purpose machinery / robotics.
• Prior leadership experience (Team Lead / Supervisor) at minimum.
• Proven experience with 3D CAD tools and mechanical design workflow.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Mechanical Design team (team of 4).
• Hands-on mechanical design of SP machinery (automation, conveyors, robotics).
• Own delivery: workload planning, quality standards, continuous improvement and KPIs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

3D CAD

Tools

Autodesk Fusion

Job description

Mechanical Design Manager / Mechanical Design Team Lead

£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Leadership Progression + Technical Development + Specialist Projects

Winchcombe, Gloucestershire (Commutable from: Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Broadway, Evesham, Cirencester, Stroud, Worcester)

Are you a Mechanical Design Team Lead, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Manager looking to step into a role where you'll lead a small team, take real ownership of delivery, and be trusted to drive standards and continuous improvement on genuinely interesting automation projects? On offer is a permanent opportunity with a well-established specialist automation business designing and building bespoke manufacturing machinery for customers across sectors including dairy and pharmaceuticals, where you'll combine hands-on design with day-to-day leadership. You'll be joining a respected company with a strong track record, a collaborative engineering culture and a pipeline of new projects. As a result of continued growth, they are now creating this position to take ownership of the mechanical design function and support the Engineering Director.

This role would suit a mechanical design leader from a special purpose machinery / automation background looking to take the next step into a key leadership position with autonomy, responsibility and long-term development.

The Role

• Lead and manage a Mechanical Design team (team of 4), reporting into the Engineering Director
• Hands-on mechanical design of special purpose machinery (automation, conveyors, robotics)
• Own delivery: workload planning, quality standards, continuous improvement and KPIs
• Office-based role in a rural location near Winchcombe (Mon-Thu 08:00-17:00, Fri 08:00-14:00)

The Person

• Mechanical design background within automation / special purpose machinery / robotics
• Prior leadership experience as a minimum (Team Lead / Supervisor), ideally Management
• 3D CAD experience (Autodesk / Fusion) and able to commute to a rural site (own transport)

Reference Number: BBBH279602

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.