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Design Engineering Manager

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: TQ12, Heathfield, Devon

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Wright Engineering are recruiting for a Design Engineer Manager to join our clients drafting and detailing team and ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects.

What You’ll Do

  * Lead and manage the Drawing Office team, ensuring high-quality and error-free drawings.

  * Coordinate resources, workloads, and timescales to meet project deadlines and milestones.

  * Act as the central contact for Project Managers, supporting design changes and early planning.

  * Work closely with the Workshop Manager to ensure smooth and timely drawing handovers.

  * Run Kick-Off Meetings, Technical Reviews, and weekly DO meetings to track progress and resolve issues.

  * Review and approve drawings to ensure compliance with company standards and UKCA/legislative requirements.

  * Maintain and improve drawing office processes, quality standards, and document control.

  * Monitor commercial aspects, including variations, drawing hours, and specification changes.

  * Support team development, training, performance management, and recruitment.

What We’re Looking For

  * Experience managing a drawing office or design team in an engineering environment.

  * Strong technical background in drafting, detailing, or engineering (materials handling experience a plus).

  * Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

  * Understanding of UKCA marking, Design Risk Assessments, and workshop/site operations (or willingness to learn).

  * Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and variations.

  * Proficiency with Tekla Structures and Trimble Connect software essential.

Why Join Us?

  * Be a key leader in a respected engineering business.

  * Influence processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  * Work with a knowledgeable and supportive technical team.

  * Opportunity to develop and grow within a forward-thinking company

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