Product Design Manager
Job in
Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is looking for an experienced Product Design Manager to lead a team of Design Engineers, delivering new and existing product development projects from concept through to production. This is a hands‑on leadership role, responsible for driving technical excellence, project delivery and continuous improvement while ensuring products meet customer, commercial and industry requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Design Engineers, Graduates and Apprentices
- Manage new and existing product design projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
- Oversee product development from concept through to manufacture, ensuring designs meet technical, quality and commercial requirements
- Review and approve engineering drawings, BOMs and design documentation
- Collaborate with Sales, Production, Quality and other departments to deliver successful projects
- Drive value engineering, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage project priorities, resources and stakeholder communication
- Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, customer specifications and health & safety requirements
- Previous experience in a Product Design Manager, Design Manager or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role
- A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong leadership experience managing engineering or design teams
- Proficiency using 3D CAD software and producing engineering drawings and BOMs
- Experience designing engineered products for manufacture, ideally high‑pressure equipment or similar
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM), GD&T, FEA and engineering calculations
- Excellent project management, analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Experience working with MRP systems and quality management systems
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally and influence stakeholders
- 7.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 7.30am to 1.30pm Friday
- Gainshare company incentive plan
- Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance x3 annual salary
- Long service award bonus scheme
- Peer to peer nomination bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
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