Product Design Manager

Centre for Process Innovation; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Product Design Manager. In this role, you will lead a talented team, manage project delivery, and drive innovation in product design and device technology. You should have a strong background in engineering, coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC / Foundation Degree in a Scientific/Engineering discipline.
• Significant industrial experience at a senior level.
• Experience in managing teams and complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage project delivery and resource planning.
• Act as technical lead on product design projects.
• Translate market strategy into actionable plans.
• Build and maintain stakeholder networks.

Skills

Technical expertise in product design

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

HNC / Foundation Degree in Scientific/Engineering discipline

Job description

At CPI, we enable the translation of bright ideas into revolutionary products and processes. Our Product Design team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing and device innovation.

We are pleased to announce that we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Design Manager to join our established and growing product design team to provide high-level technical leadership and manage a team of up to 8 specialists, supporting them in the delivery of complex, high-impact projects. The successful individual will act as a technical authority, shaping strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring delivery excellence across collaborative and commercial R&D programmes.

The Role

• Leading and developing a high-performing team, setting clear objectives and providing coaching and feedback
• Managing project delivery, resource planning, and feeding into CAPEX and OPEX budgeting
• Acting as technical lead on complex product design projects, offering expert guidance and innovative solutions
• Translating market strategy into actionable plans and OKRs
• Building and maintaining external stakeholder networks to identify new opportunities
• Supporting with bid development and customer engagement with technical insight
• Ensuring compliance with SHE, GMP, and quality standards
• Maintaining accurate documentation of technical data and decisions

The Person

The successful candidate should be educated to a minimum of HNC / Foundation Degree (or equivalent) in a Scientific/Engineering discipline plus significant industrial experience at a senior level and;

• Have significant technical expertise in product design and device technology
• Possess experience in managing teams within an operational environment delivering complex technical projects
• Hold strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Have demonstratable experience in performance management and strategic planning

It would also be advantageous if the successful candidate had a supervisory or management qualification and;

• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution
• Have engagement with professional networks or bodies

If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about leading innovation in product design, then this could be the role for you!