At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in designing innovative engineering solutions for complex systems.
- Company: Established engineering manufacturer focused on quality and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a growing company with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing engineering processes and leading talented teams.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree and experience in managing multidisciplinary design teams.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
I am working with an established and growing engineering manufacturer that develops specialist equipment for demanding, quality-focused industries. Its products combine mechanical, electronic and software engineering to help customers test complex systems safely, accurately and efficiently. The business is investing in its engineering capability as it continues to grow, creating an opportunity to join a technically strong environment where quality, continuous improvement, and people development are priorities.
This is a newly created Design Engineering Manager position leading a multidisciplinary team of mechanical and electronic design engineers. The role favours people management but remains technically involved, combining people development, resource planning, and delivery accountability with technical reviews and design sign-off. You will help strengthen engineering processes, improve quality and consistency, and ensure the team delivers against cost, quality and timescale expectations while working closely with stakeholders across the business.
Essential Requirements of the Design Engineering Manager- Engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent technical education
- Design engineering experience within complex equipment, machinery, automation or a similar environment
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Knowledge of CAD packages and structured design processes
- Experience conducting technical reviews and design sign-off
- Strong people-development and performance-management skills
- Experience improving engineering processes and ways of working
- Understanding of quality, compliance and risk-assessment processes
- Ability to influence stakeholders and hold teams accountable for cost, quality and delivery
- Experience using Fusion 360 or similar 3D CAD software
- Background in automated test equipment, industrial machinery or complex electro-mechanical products
- Experience working within a mid-high volume manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with JIRA or similar project and workload-management tools
If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV.
Design Engineering Manager in Taunton employer: April Quest
April Quest is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive work culture and providing ample opportunities for professional growth. Located in the United Kingdom, the company offers a competitive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and a shares scheme, ensuring that team members feel valued and motivated in their roles.
