Engineering Design Manager Locations: Witney, Oxfordshire Job Type: Full-time, Office-Based Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:30 Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Engineering Design Manager to lead the Engineering function within a growing manufacturing business in Witney, Oxfordshire. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for leading the Engineering team and overseeing New Product Development (NPD) projects from initial concept through to validation, launch and production. The successful candidate will provide structure, leadership and direction across Engineering, while working closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, Operations and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop the Engineering team. Manage the Engineering and NPD project pipeline from initial brief through to production release. Establish clear project scopes, requirements, deliverables, priorities and ownership. Plan and manage engineering resources across multiple projects. Introduce effective project governance, reviews, stage gates and risk management. Monitor project milestones, actions, risks, dependencies and capacity. Provide regular programme updates to senior management. Strengthen and standardise the NPD process from concept through to production. Ensure products are designed for manufacture, quality, performance and commercial requirements. Apply structured risk management techniques such as DFMEA. Improve engineering workflows, documentation and engineering change control. Maintain effective CAD, PDM and document control systems. Support the successful transition of new products into manufacturing. Work closely with Production and Manufacturing to resolve engineering issues. Develop relationships with UK and international suppliers. Support supplier selection, technical reviews, tooling and supplier development. Work with suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues. Support NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions. Provide leadership and direction to the Quality function. Establish and monitor Engineering and Quality KPIs. Drive continuous improvement across Engineering and Manufacturing. Support ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards. Manage engineering budgets and departmental expenditure. Skills
Engineering Design Manager employer: Streamline Search Limited
As a leading manufacturer of specialist sterilisation solutions, our company offers an exceptional work environment for Field Service Engineers, characterised by a strong commitment to employee development and support. With benefits such as a fully expensed company vehicle, generous holiday allowance, and specific product training, we foster a culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring that our engineers are well-equipped to excel in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the professional, research, and clinical sectors. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.
