Design Team Lead | Steel Manufacturing
Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting with the appointment of a Design Team lead to join our client based in the Washington area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing company within the UK construction industry, and the ideal candidate will be an experience design engineer who has previous management/supervisory experience or looking to move into a management position. The main responsibilities of the role will be to oversee design solutions for structural steel products within the masonry support sector. This is a great opportunity to join a financially strong business, who offer stability, career growth opportunities and focus heavily on training, progression and development!
Main Responsibilities:
* Manage design solutions for wind post product ranges, ensuring high quality, manufacturable and regulation compliant designs
* Utilise 2D and 3D CAD software to design bespoke steel designs
* Oversee and manage the design team, ensuring workload is allocated effectively and completed on time.
* Work closely with architects, engineers, and builders' merchants to develop and refine product designs.
* Troubleshoot design, manufacturing, and on-site issues.
* Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless project delivery.
* Lead process improvements to enhance design efficiency and output.
* Engage in new product development, from concept to production.
Requirements,
* Degree in Engineering, Design, or the Built Environment (or equivalent experience).
* Proficiency in 2D and 3D design software. Tekla software experience advantageous.
* Proven industry experience in design or manufacturing ideally in process and systems innovation.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
* Experience leading a team and allocating workloads effectively.
* Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
* Understanding of manufacturing processes.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
* Ability to challenge the status quo positively and drive innovation.
If you are a motivated engineer who is interested in this role, please apply online or get in touch with Eleanor to arrange a confidential chat