Design Manager

ADesign Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer required for a manufacturer in Liverpool. The successful Design Manager will be responsible for leading a team of design engineers, overseeing the entire design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery. The successful Design Manager will have experience using Solid Works, ideally within fluid power / hydraulics and proven experience of leading a team of designers.

Package Competitive salary 25 days holiday  Bank Holidays Company pension Additional benefits Role Lead, mentor and manage a team of designers Act as technical authority on hydraulic / fluid power systems, ensuring all designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery Liaise closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacture.

Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation

Experience:

Good working knowledge of Solidworks Proven experience leading & managing a team Hands on design experience with fluid power / hydraulic systems Commutable to Liverpool Relevant engineering degree / qualifications desirable