Design Manager
Location: Gainsborough
Salary: Up-To £55,000
Employment Type: Permanent
White Label are proud to be working on an exclusive basis with long standing engineering business based in the Gainsborough area in their search for a Design Office Manager.
This vacancy has come about due to the current Design Manager being promoted internally within the business.
Join a well-established engineering business that delivers cutting-edge solutions in special-purpose machinery and mechanical handling equipment. With consistent growth and an influx of new projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team.
Overview:
The role would be to over-see the design of bespoke mechanical packaging solutions for machinery.
The Role:
* Manage and provide support to a team of design engineers, draughtsman and technical authors
* Control the design programme and allocate resources as necessary to deliver within project timescales
* Monitor and ensure high quality drawings and designs are created before issuing for manufacture
* Ensure that project designs are implemented in accordance with customer specifications, industry standards and contractual obligations
* Lead design review meetings to discuss concept designs with other departments
* Provide technical assistance to the sales and service teams as and when required
* Maintain technical files & machine records to a high accuracy
* Monitor systems already in place and offer ideas for improved efficiency
* 20% – 40% would still get involved in doing some hands on design using Autodesk Inventor
Key Skills & Qualifications:
* An engineering degree (or equivalent) is preferred
* Experience in designing special purpose machinery ideally but open to people with experience in mechanical or material handling equipment
* Experience in using Autodesk Inventor (or SolidWorks) is essential
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a team of Design Engineers
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* You will need to be adaptable as no two days are the same
Package & Benefits:
* Up-to £55,000 (Depending on experience)
* Opportunity for further progression and career development
* 23 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
* Working Hours:
* Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30pm
* Fridays 8 am – 3:30 pm
Why Join?
* Work on complex and technically challenging projects.
* Be part of a fast-moving, high-performing team.
* Competitive salary with excellent work-life balance (8:30 am – 5:30 pm, early finish on Fridays).
* Opportunity to lead high-value engineering projects.
🚫 Please Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must have full UK working rights.