Design Office Manager
Our manufacturing client based in Eastleigh is looking for a Design Office Manager to join their busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with supervisory, team lead, or management experience looking for their next step.
Job Description
The primary role of the Design Office Manager will be to lead the design and programming teams, ensuring the successful delivery of design projects in line with company standards and customer expectations with the support of the Head of Design. It will involve improving design performance and optimizing team capabilities while also supporting product development and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leading the day-to-day operations of the design engineers, design specialists, and programming operatives.
2. Working with KPIs, setting targets, and working with the team to achieve these.
3. Ensuring quality compliance with customer specifications and standards.
4. Participating in design reviews to identify potential issues and rectify them, ensuring all actions are completed by the task timescales.
5. Succession planning, team management, and development of the teams.
6. Identifying training and development needs within the team.
7. Holding team meetings.
8. Supporting and collaborating with the leadership team.
9. Participating in site visits for complex projects to ensure design specifications and quality standards are met when required.
10. Providing technical support across departments, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
11. Adhering to health and safety standards.
Ideal Skills & Experience
1. Essential: Previous leadership skills (Team Leader / Supervisor / Manager).
2. Essential: Microsoft 365 Applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint & Outlook).
3. Desirable: Degree, preferably in mechanical or electrical engineering or extensive work experience within the relevant area.
4. Desirable: 2D CAD, AutoCAD or equivalent, 3D CAD experience.
Salary/Hours/Benefits
* GBP35,000 - GBP39,000
* 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
* Training Opportunities
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Life insurance
If you are interested in this fantastic Design Office Manager opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further.
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