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Design Manager

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: LE11, Loughborough, Leicestershire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Wiltech Acoustics — now proudly part of Rehlko (formerly Kohler Energy) — is entering an exciting phase of growth and investment. Now integrated into Rehlko’s global energy-resilience group, Wiltech continues to build on its reputation as a leading UK specialist in acoustic canopies, generator enclosures, and industrial noise-control engineering.

Based in Loughborough, our manufacturing facility handles everything in-house — from raw material processing to welding, fabrication, painting, and full assembly of bespoke acoustic units. Joining Wiltech now means becoming part of a strengthened, well-funded and expanding organisation, with new opportunities created through the Rehlko transition.

Design Manager
Wiltech Acoustics have a vacancy for a proactive and experienced Design Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Team Management

  * Design Team Leadership — Lead, mentor, and develop the design team, ensuring high‑quality output, consistent standards, and strong technical capability.

  * Workflow & Resource Planning — Allocate design resources, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of drawings, models, and documentation.

Product Development & Innovation

  * Product Development Oversight — Manage the full lifecycle of new acoustic products, from concept and prototyping to validation and production release.

  * Innovation & R&D Support — Drive innovation by exploring new materials, acoustic technologies, and design approaches.

Technical Design Management

  * Technical Design Review — Approve detailed drawings, 3D models, acoustic simulations, and engineering documentation to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.

  * Acoustic Performance Integration — Ensure all designs meet required acoustic performance criteria, collaborating with acoustic engineers for validation.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  * Manufacturing Collaboration — Work closely with production, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost‑effective, and aligned with manufacturing capabilities.

  * Customer‑Driven Design Support — Translate customer requirements into technical design solutions, including bespoke acoustic products and custom manufacturing requests.

Prototyping, Testing & Validation

  * Prototyping Oversight — Lead prototype builds and coordinate acoustic and mechanical testing.

  * Performance Validation — Validate acoustic performance, durability, and manufacturability before production release.

Compliance, Standards & Documentation

  * Design Compliance — Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality procedures (ISO 9001, CE, fire ratings, acoustic standards).

  * Documentation & Version Control — Maintain accurate BOMs, drawings, and technical documentation within current and future systems, PLM/ERP.

Experience

  * Proven experience as a Design Manager, Senior Designer, or similar role in a manufacturing environment.

  * Strong understanding of acoustic products, noise‑control solutions, or engineered materials.

  * Expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).

  * Ability to interpret technical drawings, acoustic data, and engineering specifications.

  * Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

  * Experience with DFM, prototyping, and production processes.

  * Knowledge of relevant standards (ISO 9001, CE, fire ratings, acoustic standards).

Qualifications

  * Background in acoustic engineering, architectural acoustics, HVAC noise control, or industrial noise‑reduction solutions.

  * Experience with PLM/ERP systems and structured documentation control.

  * Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

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