At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a mechanical design team and manage complex engineering projects from concept to completion.
- Company: Specialist automation and engineering business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, private health insurance, and additional holiday for long service.
- Other info: Fully onsite role in a friendly environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in automation and robotics while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in mechanical design, strong 3D CAD experience, and proven team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Location: Between Cheltenham & Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 DOE
Bonus: Up to £5,000 per annum
Fully onsite – no remote working
The MUST-HAVES
- 10+ years' experience as a Mechanical Designer
- Strong 3D CAD experience
- Relevant experience within automation, special-purpose machinery, robotics or similar
- Proven team leadership/management experience – must have led a team
- Experience managing complex engineering projects
- Experience taking projects from concept through to manufacture, assembly and commissioning
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs and design standards
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Legally eligible to work in the UK – no visa sponsorship available
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to lead an established mechanical design team within a specialist automation and engineering business. This is a hands-on management position, combining mechanical design with team leadership, project delivery and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will be responsible for:
- Leading, managing and developing the Mechanical Design team.
- Planning workloads, resources and project priorities.
- Designing bespoke and special-purpose machinery.
- Managing projects from concept through design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning.
- Ensuring designs meet required quality, safety and engineering standards.
- Reviewing drawings, BOMs and design documentation.
- Working closely with Manufacturing, Electrical Design, Controls, Procurement, Project Management, customers and suppliers.
- Driving continuous improvement across the design function.
- Setting team objectives and KPIs and supporting employee development.
About the Business
The business specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke automation and control systems, including:
- Special-purpose machinery
- Packaging and manufacturing machinery
- Conveyors
- Robotics
- Vision inspection systems
The company operates from a 22,000 sq. ft. facility in North Gloucestershire and has approximately 50 employees across its UK and US operations.
Salary & Benefits
- £55,000 – £60,000 salary DOE
- Up to £5,000 annual bonus
- Up to £2,000 based on company performance
- Up to £3,000 based on three agreed personal KPIs
- Contributory pension
- 21 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Additional holiday for long service
- Private health insurance for you, your partner and children following probation
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Additional spot bonuses/awards
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Please note: This is a fully onsite position. The site is rural and not served by public transport, so your own transport is essential.
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If you have 10+ years' mechanical design experience, strong 3D CAD skills and proven experience leading a team, we'd like to hear from you.
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