Design Manager

Job in Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 1AH, England, UK

Listing for: Verto People

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-10

Job specializations:

Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 65000.00 YEAR

Design Manager / Design Leader / Lead Design Engineer required to join a global, leading engineering manufacturer. The successful Design Manager / Design Leader / Lead Design Engineer will be responsible for leading a team of design engineers, overseeing the entire design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery. Full product training provided. The Design Manager / Design Leader / Lead Design Engineer will ideally have hdraulic system design experience and proven experience of leading a team of designers or a compentnt Hytdraulic Design Engineer looking for progression in to management.

Package £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday Bank Holidays Company pension Additional benefits Design Manager / Design Leader / Lead Design Engineer Role:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Hydraulic design engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Act as the technical authority on hydraulic and fluid power systems, ensuring all designs adhere to performance, safety, and reliability standards. Oversee the full design lifecycle: concept development, prototyping, production, testing, and final delivery of the hydraulic systems. Collaborate with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure a seamless transition from hydraulic system design to manufacture.

Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Site based in Liverpool. Design Manager / Design Leader / Lead Design Engineer Requirements:
Strong working knowledge of Solid Works (or similar CAD software). Proven experience leading and managing a design team within a manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience in the design and development of hydraulic and fluid power systems. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Degree or relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., Mechanical Engineering or similar field) is advantageous.

Ability to work in Liverpool or relocate.