Design Manager

Job Description:

Design Manager / Engineering Manager, £50K - £55K, commutable from Loughborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby

• Newly created Design Manager / Engineering Manager role to support business growth.
• Established and successful market leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke sheet metal fabrications for a broad range of industries.
• Excellent reputation as an employer – many employees have developed their career with the business over several years.
• £50,000 - £55,000 salary guide + benefits.

Do you want to join a successful and financially stable Leicestershire-based market leader within the UK engineering sector? 

Do you have a background in design management / engineering management / project engineering management and would enjoy leading a small design team and a broad range of engineering projects from start to finish?

Your background as a Design Manager:

• We are looking for a highly organised and commercially aware Design Manager / Engineering Manager / Engineering Project Manager ideally.
• Previous experience within a mechanical engineering or sheet metal fabrication engineering environment is preferred.
• Previous experience of leading and supporting Mechanical Design Engineers – you will be leading a team of 5 Design Engineers in this role.
• Proven ability to manage and schedule multiple engineering projects from design to manufacture / build simultaneously.
• You will be able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills to help build strong working relationships with customers and colleagues.

Design Manager Responsibilities:

• A Design Manager / Engineering Manager role where you will take full ownership of projects from order through to design, and manufacture / build.
• You will act as the key point of contact both internally and externally, ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.
• Lead and support a team of Mechanical Design Engineers – some hands-on 3D CAD design (initial concept designs) is expected.
• Manage project approvals, design, and manufacture / build to ensure efficient progression through design, engineering and manufacturing.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects at various stages of the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure clear communication throughout.

This Design Manager job is commutable from Loughborough, Coalville, Syston, Kegworth, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Castle Donington, Long Eaton, Keyworth, Ratby, Melbourne, and surrounding areas.

To apply, please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd

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This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.