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Design Manager

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Staffordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Design Manager. As a result of growing demands for our client’s award-winning range of Generators, BESS & Power Distribution systems, they are seeking a Design Manager to join their team. The role will suit an individual looking for an opportunity to develop their career within a fast-paced organisation at the cutting edge of off highway vehicle, Power Generation design and development.

Design Manager – Role:

You will play a key role in designing & delivering the next generation power products using the latest Diesel, Hydrogen, Battery Electric & Power Distribution technologies.

  * Manage, lead, and provide clear direction to your team for all mechanical NPIP & CPS activities.

  * Guide the design team through concept to production release phases utilising 1D and CAE tools to pragmatically inform the design process.

  * Support any technical issues faced by the team throughout the product development process.

  * Responsible for effective drawing release both from technical sign off and project delivery perspective.

  * Review, critique and advise on system designs, DFMEA’s, DVP’s. Conduct technical reviews with key stakeholders & support Engineering Sign off.

  * Support project gate deliverables as part of the New Product Introduction Process.

  * Support / generate development plans for your team, undertake performance appraisals, and provide guidance and mentorship to promote high performance within your team.

  * Working closely with our Electrical and Test & Development teams to ensure a smooth integration in the products

  * Managing the cost of components and assemblies.

  * To work and develop relationships with Project, Quality, Manufacturing & Purchasing teams to deliver NPI requirements and help resolve production / supply chain challenges.

Design Manager – Requirements:

  * You have a positive can-do attitude and ability to drive projects forward.

  * You have relevant experience and can work independently, applying engineering first principles to develop robust solutions.

  * You hold a qualification in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, with strong attention to detail and a data-driven mindset.

  * You're confident working under pressure, managing deadlines, and planning work effectively.

  * You can communicate clearly and concisely across all levels.

  * Be able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.

  * Demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.

  * You have experience working with a 3D CAD package (Siemens NX preferred).

  * Have working knowledge / experience of one or more of the below areas:

  * Engine installations, Cooling Systems, Air management, Fabrications, Water Ingress / sealing systems and Tooled steel & non steel manufacturing methods.

Design Manager - Benefits:

In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company’s healthy living centre and 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times. You will also have access to the Company’s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the ULEV Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Design Manager – Applications:

**VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role**

This role is fully on-site

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application

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