Main responsibilities and activities: As Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of my clients product designs, leading a talented team of engineers to create innovative, efficient, and high-quality solutions. You will collaborate across departments to ensure their designs meet performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness targets Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing design team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement Drive the advancement of our product designs by identifying and integrating cutting-edge technologies, materials, and manufacturing techniques. Work closely with R&D to explore new concepts and maintain our competitive edge. Partner with the manufacturing team to optimise designs for cost-effective production, assembly efficiency, and durability. Oversee multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality standards. Provide guidance on complex engineering challenges, ensuring efficient and effective solutions that align with business objectives. Ensure all designs adhere to safety, regulatory, and quality standards, including ISO, CE Marking, and HSE requirements. Maintain necessary certifications and ensure compliance with industry best practices. Produce material lists and project costings, working closely with the purchasing department to secure the best prices and optimise resources. As part of the management team, contribute to monthly meetings, discussing project progress, design strategies, and business developments within the Design department. Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, workflows, and tools to boost efficiency and innovation. Key skills: Experience: Minimum 5 years in mechanical design engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role preferred. Proven experience designing and developing heavy machinery, industrial equipment, or similar large-scale engineered products (preferred). Expertise in CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD). Knowledge of simulation tools such as FEA, CFD, and stress analysis (e.g., Inventor Simulation). Basic knowledge of machining, welding, and assembly processes to ensure designs are practical and efficient. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, including ISO 9001, BS, UKCA