Design Manager

Salary: to £65,000
Benefits: 25 days holiday * Pension * Laptop & phone * Early finish Fridays (1pm)
Hours: Monday-Friday

We're looking for an experienced Design Manager with a background in industrial design. You'll lead a team delivering bespoke factory automation projects ranging from £50k to £2m across manufacturing sectors including automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace.

A senior design engineer with an automation / special-purpose machinery design background, looking for the next step in their career, could be ideal.

The Role

Lead, support and develop a team of 4 Design Engineers

Use 2D AutoCAD and Inventor 3D to design machines and systems from concept to detailed design

Plan, organise and coordinate design activities with the Project Leader

Attend customer meetings to clarify requirements and present design concepts

Drive problem-solving, corrective actions and continuous improvement

Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget

Lead internal and customer-facing design reviews

Support digital innovation including digital twins and Industry 4.0 principles

Grow team capability, engagement and performance

Person Profile

Proven Design Manager experience within industrial design such as automation, special-purpose machinery, and assemblies

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, robotics or automation (advantageous)

Confident leading a small design team and working directly with customers

Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

Commutable to the south side of BirminghamPlease note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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