Design Manager
Job in
Liverpool, Merseyside, L1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-22
Listing for:
Verto People
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-22
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer, Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
Additional Information / Benefits
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Com
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