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:
- Lead a team of design analysts and documentation engineers.
- Manage ballistic and stress analysis to ensure accuracy.
- Oversee design manuals and knowledge management.
- Drive continuous improvement in design and analysis capabilities.
- Support bids, pre-concept phases, and future propulsion concepts.
- Manage team development, recruitment, and succession planning.
Requirements:
- A background/Degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
- Proven experience in aerospace or defence design.
- Leadership experience either managing a team of Design engineers or in technical projects/team management.
- Knowledge of structural testing, environmental trials, and configuration management.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
This role offers high visibility within the company which will lead to further career developing opportunities