Design Manager

We're Hiring: Design Manager – Mechanical Engineering Location: Ilkley, UK (with international travel) Department: Engineering Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, based on experience About the Role We're looking for a talented Design Manager to join our engineering team. This is a pivotal leadership role that involves managing a skilled team of mechanical design engineers and overseeing the full design lifecycle – from concept through to delivery. If you're driven by technical excellence, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to shape engineering solutions used worldwide, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Design Oversight: Transform sales and application data into conceptual layouts and detailed design instructions with minimal technical variation. Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of engineers, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of high-quality technical designs. Project Delivery: Manage the design process to ensure completion within agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards. Technical Excellence: Approve design outputs, drawings, and materials while ensuring compliance with legislation, customer specifications, and internal procedures. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Applications, and Project Management teams to ensure all technical requirements are met. Innovation & Improvement: Identify opportunities for non-contract product modifications and support continuous improvement across engineering functions. What You’ll Need Qualifications & Experience: HND/HNC (minimum - Degree preferred) in Mechanical Engineering At least 8 years’ experience in manufacturing design Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor 3D Demonstrable team leadership experience Knowledge of health & safety regulations Competency with MS Office tools Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Additional Requirements: Willingness and flexibility to travel in the UK and internationally Full UK driving licence What’s in It for You Join a dynamic and supportive engineering environment where your expertise and leadership will be valued. You’ll work on high-impact projects with international reach, helping to deliver cutting-edge solutions in industrial engineering.

Location: West Yorkshire, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025