Mechanical Design Manager

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Manager with a passion for leading high-performing engineering teams? We are seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to lead the delivery of innovative mechanical solutions within a fast-paced, high-performance engineering environment.
Reporting into the Head of Mechanical Engineering & Design, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, development and delivery of bespoke mechanical systems, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Mechanical Design Engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring and day-to-day support.
• Take ownership of the full product development lifecycle, from concept and requirements capture through to testing, deployment and ongoing support.
• Ensure engineering projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and aligned with business objectives.
• Lead technical decision-making across multiple engineering projects, ensuring robust and innovative design solutions.
• Plan resources, allocate workloads and support the professional development of the engineering team.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, materials and manufacturing processes to support future product development.
• Manage engineering budgets, forecasting and project planning activities.
• Work closely with suppliers, manufacturers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Provide regular project updates and technical reporting to senior management.

About You

We're looking for an experienced engineering leader with strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills and a proven ability to manage teams and deliver complex engineering projects.
You'll ideally have:

• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related engineering discipline.
• Previous experience managing and developing a mechanical design team.
• A strong background in mechanical design using CAD, CAE and FEA tools.
• Experience delivering mechanical systems from concept through to testing and deployment.
• Excellent knowledge of PTC Creo and Windchill/PDMLink.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, fabrication, composites and plastics.
• Knowledge of BS8888 engineering drawing standards.
• Excellent planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience managing engineering budgets and project forecasting.
• Experience leading large-scale, high-value engineering projects.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the IMechE or equivalent.
• Experience working with suppliers, contractors and external engineering partners.
• Strong understanding of materials including aluminium, plastics and composite materials.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead an experienced engineering team while delivering innovative mechanical solutions on technically challenging projects, we'd love to hear from you.