Mechanical Design Manager
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to lead a design team to deliver bespoke factory automation, special-purpose machinery, robotics, conveyors and vision inspection systems. You’ll take overall responsibility for the Mechanical Design function, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high technical standard, while driving continuous improvement across the department.
Mechanical Design Manager£55-60k + £5k Annual Bonus, Private Health Insurance For Your Whole Family.
This is a fully site-based role and due to the rural location, your own transport is essential.
Located in Gloucestershire
, this role would be commutable from Gloucester, Stroud, Cheltenham, Prestbury, Bishops Cleeve and other surrounding areas. Hours 8-5 Monday to Thursday and 8-2 Fridays.
- The Role:
- Lead and manage an established Mechanical Design team
- Provide technical direction, mentoring and performance management
- Oversee mechanical design for bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery
- Manage complex projects from concept through to manufacture, assembly and commissioning
- Plan team workload, resources and project priorities
- Maintain high standards across 3D CAD, drawings, BOMs and design practices
- Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and design efficiency
- Work closely with Project Management, Manufacturing, Electrical, Controls and Procurement teams
- Set team objectives, KPIs and development plans
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and to specification
- The Person:
- Proven experience leading or managing a Mechanical Design team
- Strong 3D CAD experience and engineering design knowledge
- Background in automation, special-purpose machinery, robotics or similar
- Experience managing complex engineering projects through to manufacture and commissioning
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
- Commercially aware with strong ownership and accountability
- Committed to health and safety and high engineering standards
- Legally eligible to work in the UK – no sponsorship available
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