Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsDesign Management role at a leading South Yorkshire-based Engineering businessFocussing on product design and improvementAbout Our ClientMy client is a prestigious engineering organisation based in South Yorkshire. They design and manufacture a wide range of complex mechanical products that supply high end technical organisations, both across the UK and internationally.Following a period of sustained growth and investment, the company is now looking for a Design Manager to add value to their existing Engineering team. This role will lead a small team and be responsible for all new and existing designs for a complex and bespoke product range.Job DescriptionThe Design Manager will be responsible for managing a small team of highly skilled Engineers, and ensuring complex designs are created with both speed and accuracy.Other day to day responsibilities will include:Designing new and existing products for a growing customer base, meeting upcoming market trendsManaging, coaching and developing a team of c.8 Design EngineersEnsuring designs factor in the relevant tolerances and the whole team's focus is on attention to detailEnsuring a holistic approach to the team's work - including factors like commercial, manufacturing, assembly and product applicationCapturing existing business knowledge in SOPs and developing these for new systemsThe Successful ApplicantSuccessful candidates will have a strong design background and a proven ability in designing precision engineered products.You will be an experienced Senior Design Engineer or Manager and possess:A solid foundation in core design engineering principlesA strong demonstrable background in people leadership or coachingAn understanding of 3D CAD, Solid Edge or similarThe ability to act as an agent for change within the business, striving to better the business in everything you doBe a self-starter and someone who operates well with minimal directionHave experience in working at pace, even with bespoke productsWhat's on Offerc.£60-65kCompetitive wider benefits packageChance to join one of best engineering companies in the areaOpportunity for longer term progression as the business continues to growContactLauren WiseQuote job refJN-042026-7000348Phone number+44 113 243 7734Job summaryJob functionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorEngineering Design and R&DSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationSouth YorkshireContract typePermanentConsultant nameLauren WiseConsultant phone+44 113 243 7734Job referenceJN-042026-7000348
