We're Hiring: Design Manager – Mechanical Engineering

Location: Ilkley, UK (with international travel)

Department: Engineering

Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

We're looking for a talented Design Manager to join our engineering team. This is a pivotal leadership role that involves managing a skilled team of mechanical design engineers and overseeing the full design lifecycle – from concept through to delivery.

If you're driven by technical excellence, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to shape engineering solutions used worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Design Oversight:

Transform sales and application data into conceptual layouts and detailed design instructions with minimal technical variation.

Team Leadership:

Lead and develop a team of engineers, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of high-quality technical designs.

Project Delivery:

Manage the design process to ensure completion within agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Technical Excellence:

Approve design outputs, drawings, and materials while ensuring compliance with legislation, customer specifications, and internal procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Sales, Applications, and Project Management teams to ensure all technical requirements are met.

Innovation & Improvement:

Identify opportunities for non-contract product modifications and support continuous improvement across engineering functions.

What You’ll Need

Qualifications & Experience:

HND/HNC (minimum - Degree preferred) in Mechanical Engineering At least 8 years’ experience in manufacturing design Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor 3D Demonstrable team leadership experience Knowledge of health & safety regulations Competency with MS Office tools Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Additional Requirements:

Willingness and flexibility to travel in the UK and internationally Full UK driving licence

What’s in It for You

Join a dynamic and supportive engineering environment where your expertise and leadership will be valued. You’ll work on high-impact projects with international reach, helping to deliver cutting-edge solutions in industrial engineering.