Design Manager (Sheet Metal / Manufacturing)

£60,000 - £65,000 DOE + Private Healthcare + Pension + Death in Service + Enhanced Holiday + Training & Progression

Cambridge

Are you an experienced Design Manager with a background in sheet metal fabrication looking to lead and improve design operations within a highly respected, well-established UK manufacturer?

This market-leading engineering business has over five decades of expertise delivering complex, high-quality manufactured solutions across the UK and Europe. They have worked on highly recognised projects such as sports stadiums, museums, and manufacturing facilities like Rolls Royce and JLR.

Reporting directly to the Head of Projects, you will lead both front-end/concept design and fabrication/manufacturing design teams. You will split your time between sites, streamlining processes, introducing and optimising 3D CAD systems, and leading a multi-team design department.

This role would suit a confident Design Manager with proven people leadership experience and a practical engineering background in metal fabrication, who is looking to shape and elevate design operations within a stable, growing manufacturing organisation.

The Role:

Lead and develop two drawing offices (9 team members) * Introduce and embed 3D CAD systems and improved workflows * Implement robust drawing checking and approval procedures * Work closely with production to improve manufacturability and efficiency * Manage workloads, KPIs, recruitment, training, and performance reviews * Lead design reviews and liaise with senior leadership and external stakeholders

The Person:

Proven experience in a Design Manager or senior design leadership role * Proficient in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks * Full UK driving licence If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH24136

Keywords: Design Manager, Sheet Metal, Fabrication, Engineering Manager, CAD Manager, Drawing Office Manager, Manufacturing Design, Production Engineering, Acoustics, Manufacturing, AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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