Design Manager - Aerospace/Defence - Design Management, Stress & Structural Engineering, Simulation/Modelling & Customer Design
Paying up to £55,000 basic + bonus + benefits
Hybrid working (after Probation)
My client is looking for a Design Manager to lead their Engineering Design Team. This role is critical in overseeing the design and analysis of defence products and propulsion systems, ensuring high-quality documentation and driving innovation in performance prediction, stress analysis, simulation/modelling & propellant charge design.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead a team of design analysts and documentation engineers.
2. Manage ballistic and stress analysis to ensure accuracy.
3. Oversee design manuals and knowledge management.
4. Drive continuous improvement in design and analysis capabilities.
5. Support bids, pre-concept phases, and future propulsion concepts.
6. Manage team development, recruitment, and succession planning.
Requirements:
1. A background/Degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
2. Proven experience in aerospace or defence design.
3. Leadership experience either managing a team of Design engineers or in technical projects/team management.
4. Knowledge of structural testing, environmental trials, and configuration management.
5. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
This role offers high visibility within the company which will lead to further career developing opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr