Job type
PermanentLocation
BasildonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical EngineeringIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Negotiable DOE
Design Manager
Basildon
Salary – Negotiable DOE
Monday-Friday days with flexible start times.
Your new company
Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known manufacturing company which specialises in the design, manufacturing, build and installation of automated machinery working in several industries. With a large order book and continuous projects for the next 3–6 years, this is an excellent time to join an ever-expanding business.
The business now has an excellent opportunity for an experienced design manager to join and oversee a close-knitted team of mechanical design engineers. If you come from a machinery design and projects background, with a passion for man management, this could be an excellent role for you.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Drive efficiency, productivity, and quality within the Design Department
- Support enquiry-stage discussions with customers, providing technical input where required.
- Manage design review with internal team
- Oversee project lifecycles alongside the project team
- Support drawing office activities such as enquiry drawings, site surveys, and technical investigations
- Manage design team goals and activities, monitoring performance.
Skills & Experience required:
- Proven experience in a similar design/projects manager role.
- Proficient with Autodesk AutoCAD (2D), Inventor (3D), and Autodesk Vault or experience with similar CAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks) is considered transferable.
- A recognised electrical/mechanical degree, ONC, City and Guilds, MBA/MS or Comparable qualification
- Good knowledge of machining, sheet metal, and fabrication processes
- Experience of managing end-to-end project lifecycles (Emphasis on the design elements)
- Ability to interpret complex equipment assembly drawings and deliver high-quality outputs
What you need to do now if you're interested in this role:
Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on 01603580180 for a confidential discussion about your career.
