Mechanical Design Manager

Cheltenham

Up to A GBP 60,000 :
Dependant on experience.

Our client is a well:established engineering solutions company that supplies bespoke equipment and machinery for a variety of industry sectors. As a Mechanical Design Manager, your focus will be managing the design function of the company, manage design projects from initial concept through to delivery and create detailed designs for custom machinery

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Design Team
• Create detailed designs and supporting documentation for special purpose machinery.
• Manage design projects from initial concept through to delivery.
• Ensure that the mechanical designs meet the customers technical specifications
• Lead continuous improvement activities across the department
• Set clear KPIs for the Mechanical Design Team

• Proven experience leading or managing a Mechanical Design team, including supporting team development, performance reviews and setting objectives.
• Strong mechanical design experience, ideally within automation, special:purpose machinery, robotics or a similar engineering environment.
• Experience delivering engineering projects from concept through to manufacture, assembly and commissioning, with a good understanding of the full project lifecycle.
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD and engineering design practices, including drawings, BOMs, design reviews and engineering standards.
• Fully fluent and competent IT skills