Mechanical Design Manager
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Engineering
Operations Management, Mechanical Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Mechanical Design Manager
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26 | Full-Time | Permanent
Location:
Between Cheltenham & Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 DOE
Bonus:
Up to £5,000 per annum
Fully onsite – no remote working
The MUST-HAVES- 10+ years' experience as a Mechanical Designer
- Strong 3D CAD experience
- Relevant experience within automation, special-purpose machinery, robotics or similar
- Proven team leadership/management experience – must have led a team
- Experience managing complex engineering projects
- Experience taking projects from concept through to manufacture, assembly and commissioning
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs and design standards
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Legally eligible to work in the UK – no visa sponsorship available
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to lead an established mechanical design team within a specialist automation and engineering business.
This is a hands‑on management position, combining mechanical design with team leadership, project delivery and continuous improvement.
- Leading, managing and developing the Mechanical Design team.
- Planning workloads, resources and project priorities.
- Designing bespoke and special‑purpose machinery.
- Managing projects from concept through design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning.
- Ensuring designs meet required quality, safety and engineering standards.
- Reviewing drawings, BOMs and design documentation.
- Working closely with Manufacturing, Electrical Design, Controls, Procurement, Project Management, customers and suppliers.
- Driving continuous improvement across the design function.
- Setting team objectives and KPIs and supporting employee development.
The business specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke automation and control systems, including:
- Special‑purpose machinery
- Packaging and manufacturing machinery
- Conveyors
- Robotics
- Vision inspection systems
The company operates from a 22,000 sq. ft. facility in North Gloucestershire and has approximately 50 employees across its UK and US operations.
Salary & Benefits- £55,000 – £60,000 salary DOE
- Up to £5,000 annual bonus
- Up to £2,000 based on company performance
- Up to £3,000 based on three agreed personal KPIs
- Contributory pension
- 21 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Additional holiday for long service
- Private health insurance for you, your partner and children following probation
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Additional spot bonuses/awardsi>
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
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