Design Manager / Deputy Engineering Manager – Oxfordshire - £55,000- 63,000We are looking for a Design/ Deputy Engineering Manager to join our busy and exciting client in Oxfordshire. This role would suit a Lead/ Principal Engineer looking to move up with hands on people management experience.This is a new position supporting the Engineering Manager with the growth of the business and tasks in the Engineering team.Key Responsibilities:The Design/ Deputy Engineering Manager will be split between hands on design, project based tasks and dealing with customers and with managing the engineering and design team across the businessUndertake 3D designs and create excellent and innovative design drawings working in line with the change management processesAssist the Engineering Manager and Director with all aspects of leading the teamDeputise for the Engineering Manager when requiredKey attributes:3D CAD software experience – Solid Edge, Siemens NX or Solidworks idealAt least 10 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering and 1-2 years managing peopleExperience managing or leading a team of Engineers