Mechanical Design Manager in London

Mechanical Design Manager Full-time,

Permanent £55,000

£60,000 pa

(+ £5,000 KPI Bonus+ Excellent Benefits) Accessible from Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Worcester, Evesham An exciting opportunity for an experienced

Mechanical Design Engineer

with

proven team leadership

experience to take ownership of an established mechanical design function within a growing, highly specialised engineering business. Our client is a successful UK-based engineering and automation specialist, designing, manufacturing and installing

bespoke factory automation, special-purpose machinery, packaging and manufacturing equipment, conveyors, robotics and vision inspection systems . With an established operation and an international customer base, the business delivers complex automation solutions across a wide range of industries, and continues to develop its UK and overseas operations. The role is

fully site-based

at the company's North Gloucestershire facility, between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. The location is rural and not served by public transport, so

your own transport is essential . The Role: Reporting to the Engineering Director, the

Mechanical Design Manager

will lead an established mechanical design team while remaining

hands-on with mechanical design . This is a key role within the engineering function, with responsibility for ensuring the department consistently delivers high-quality, practical and commercially effective engineering solutions, on time and on budget. You'll provide technical direction and day-to-day leadership to the design team, manage workloads and resources, oversee design quality and standards, and drive continuous improvement across the department. You'll also work closely with Project Management, Electrical Design, Controls, Manufacturing, Procurement, customers and suppliers, ensuring mechanical design activities integrate effectively throughout the complete project lifecycle. Key responsibilities: Lead, manage and develop the Mechanical Design team. Remain hands-on with the design of

special-purpose machinery and bespoke automation equipment . Plan and manage departmental workload, resources and project priorities. Oversee mechanical design activities from concept through manufacture, assembly and commissioning. Maintain high standards of engineering design, drawings, BOMs, design reviews and documentation. Ensure designs are practical, accurate, safe, manufacturable and commercially effective. Monitor project progress, identify risks and resolve issues before they impact delivery. Set departmental and individual objectives and KPIs, conducting performance reviews and supporting team development. Identify skills gaps and training requirements and help develop the team's technical capability. Drive continuous improvement, standardisation, efficiency and improved ways of working within the design department. What we're looking for: This is a role for an established mechanical design professional who has already demonstrated the ability to

lead people as well as deliver technically challenging engineering projects . You will need: Proven

mechanical design experience

as well asexperience

leading or managing a Mechanical Design team . Strong working knowledge of

3D CAD (such as Autodesk Inventor) . Experience designing

bespoke machinery, automation, special-purpose machinery, robotics or similar engineered equipment . Experience taking projects from concept through design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning. Strong understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs, design reviews and engineering standards. Excellent IT and communication skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems and hold yourself and others accountable. A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues, customers and suppliers. A strong commitment to health & safety without shortcuts. Professional, articulate and trustworthy, with the ability to represent the business positively. Fluency in English is essential; a second language would be advantageous. You must also be legally eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. What's on offer? £55,000

£60,000 salary , depending on experience Up to +£5,000 annual KPI-related bonus Opportunity to earn

spot bonuses/awards

for outstanding contributions Great colleagues and a genuinely interesting engineering environment Plus additional benefits, such as Private Health Insurance

for yourself, your partner and your children Working hours: MondayThursday 08:0017:00, Friday 08:0014:00 Interested? If you're an experienced

Mechanical Design Engineer

who has progressed into

team leadership/management , enjoys working on

complex bespoke machinery

and wants the opportunity to influence both the technical output and future development of a mechanical design department,

please apply

- we'd love to hear from you.

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