Design Manager
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive salary on offer (Please apply for full details)
Company Profile
We are recruiting on behalf of an engineering company specializing in delivering high-quality, custom-engineered solutions for global industries. Renowned for their reliability, customer-focused approach, and innovative designs, they operate across challenging environments to deliver tailored solutions that meet their clients' unique needs.
Benefits
~ Competitive salary with annual pay and merit award reviews
~ Flexible working hours: Monday to Thursday (8:30 am - 5:00 pm), Friday (8:30am - 1:00pm)
~ Generous bonus scheme
~ Contributory pension plan
~ 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) with a flexible holiday trading scheme
~ Life assurance and income protection plans (after qualifying period)
~ Employee support and perks package
~ Free on-site car parking
~ Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
~ Flexible and family-friendly policies
Job Summary
The Design Office Manager is responsible for managing the workflow and providing technical leadership to the Design Office team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. The role focuses on supporting internal departments, clients, and advancing the company’s technical and engineering capabilities through product and process improvements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Coordination
* Provide engineering and design leadership to the Design Office team.
* Attend cross-departmental progress reviews to maintain strong communications with other teams.
* Manage the completion of design office tasks within agreed timelines.
* Review and approve engineering drawings for production release.
* Ensure design office deliverables conform to project specifications and customer requirements.
Technical Support
* Support the Projects and Production teams by delivering engineering drawings and assembly part lists/BOMs for blowers and packages.
* Attend kick-off meetings and proposal or technical clarification discussions as needed.
* Develop and manage a SolidWorks parts library and drawing documentation filing system.
* Drive design processes to streamline front-end and detailed design operations.
Innovation and Development
* Lead efforts in new product development and standardization initiatives.
* Manage and execute R&D projects to enhance technical capabilities.
* Run FEA studies and utilize insights to inform design decisions.
Compliance and Quality
* Support health and safety initiatives with risk assessments and method statements for design activities.
* Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, including API, ISO, and PED.
Additional Duties
* Maintain flexibility to perform tasks not specifically listed but aligned with the company’s needs.
Health and Safety
Adhere to the company’s Health and Safety Policy, ensuring personal compliance and supporting a safe working environment.
Person Specification
Education
* Essential: Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship/Degree or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
* Experience in a technical engineering environment and leading a design/engineering team.
* Knowledge of rotary equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors) and manufacturing processes.
* Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD tools and experience with spreadsheets for design calculations.
* Understanding of API, ISO, and PED standards.
Desirable:
* Experience in machine performance testing, R&D projects, and FEA studies.
* Familiarity with anti-friction ball/roller bearings and various seal types.
* Ability to evaluate production costs and schedules.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Essential:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Ability to inspire confidence and build effective relationships with stakeholders.
* Innovative, solution-oriented mindset with resilience to adapt to change.
* Self-motivated with high standards for personal and team performance