Engineering Design Manager

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. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.