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Engineering Design Manager
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Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-20
Listing for:
WR Engineering
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Engineering Design Manager
Salary: to £65,000
Benefits: 25 days holiday
* Pension
* Laptop & phone
* Early finish Fridays (1pm)
Hours:
Monday-Friday
Location:
South side of Birmingham
We're looking for an experienced Engineering Design Manager with a background in engineering design. You'll lead a team delivering bespoke factory automation projects ranging from £50k to £2m across manufacturing sectors including automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace.
A senior design engineer with an automation design background, looking for the next step in their career, could be ideal.
The Role
Lead, support and develop a team of 4 Design Engineers
Use 2D AutoCAD and Inventor 3D to design machines and tooling systems from concept to detailed design
Plan, organise and coordinate design activities with the Project Leader
Attend customer meetings to clarify requirements and present design concepts
Drive problem-solving, corrective actions and continuous improvement
Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
Lead internal and customer-facing design reviews
Support digital innovation including digital twins and Industry 4.0 principles
Grow team capability, engagement and performance
Person Profile
Proven Design Manager experience within industrial design such as tooling, special-purpose machinery, and mechanical assemblies
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, robotics or automation (advantageous)
Confident leading a small design team and working directly with customers
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
Please note:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.
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