Mechanical Design Engineering Manager required for a Pharmaceutical Machinery manufacturer based in Liverpool. The successful candidate will be leading a small team of Design Engineers to manage the design of machinery to project specifications, regulations, and objectives.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Significant experience in mechanical design, with previous experience in an engineering management role.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks desirable / AutoCAD).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes / Hands on fabrication and machining experience (preferred)
• Experience with mechanical analysis, including FEA and thermal analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Be fully conversant in the use and understanding of General Arrangement Drawings, 3D Modelling software (Solidworks preferable), Detailed Design Drawings, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, and Functional Specifications
• Strong attention to detail with demonstratable knowledge of high tolerance assemblies, limits and fits, machined parts, and interfaces.
* Salary dependent on experience but £55k-£60k
* Hours:
* 7.5 hours per day (Flexible starts and finishes)
* 1pm finish fridays
* Income protection & EAP (doctors app, mental health support & general wellbeing)
* 25 days plus BH (we do operate a Christmas shutdown that uses 3 of these days)
* 4% Employer & 4% employee - Legal & General
* Hybrid Working (WFH Wed & Fri) plus early finish Friday
* RAC cover
* Death in Service (x4)