Design Manager - Manufacturing

Job in Essex, Essex County, England, UK

Listing for: Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-08

Job specializations:

Design & Architecture
Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 75000.00 YEAR

ROLE OVERVIEW

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for design and innovation? A leading company in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Design Manager to join their dynamic team based in Essex. This role offers a highly competitive salary, dependent on experience, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that redefine the landscape of manufacturing facilities. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven by excellence, this could be the perfect role for you.

KEY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Your duties as the Design Manager will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Lead and manage the delivery of all design activities within the assigned business stream, ensuring sufficient resource allocation and practical design outputs.
2. Own, maintain, and continuously improve the Design Process documentation, ensuring it supports efficient manufacturing and installation processes.
3. Maintain structured development plans and regular performance discussions for all Design Team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
4. Work collaboratively with other Design Managers to ensure aligned processes and consistent departmental management across all business streams.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Design Manager, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. Relevant degree in a design or engineering-related field.
2. Proven industry experience in managing design projects within the manufacturing sector (and ideally within the life sciences/pharma/biotech space).
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with design software platforms such as Revit and digital workflows.

Take the next step in your career and join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Words:
Design Manager / Manufacturing / Thetford / Design Process / Revit / Digital Workflows / Continuous Improvement / Team Development / Project Delivery / Innovation

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