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Design Manager
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Design/Simulation Manager - Up to £60,000 + bonus, healthcare & pension
Kidderminster/West Midlands
Full-time | Permanent, Hybrid working available
Our client is seeking a Design/Simulation Manager to lead their experienced team of Stress Engineers, Modelling & Simulation Engineers & Ballistics Engineers. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of advanced propulsion projects, drive innovation, and support the in further defence capabilities.
As the Design/Simulation Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design analysis and configuration documentation teams. You will play a key role in leading the design, stress, and ballistic analysis of new and existing related components. This is a strategic and technical leadership role where you'll guide project delivery, process improvement, and future capability development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a team of design analysts and documentation engineers to deliver high-quality, compliant outputs on time and to specification.
- Plan and prioritise team activities to meet immediate and mid-term project goals.
- Drive improvements in Roxel's simulation and analysis capability.
- Ensure accurate ballistic and structural analysis of propulsion systems.
- Support R&D, concept development, and bid-phase activities.
- Lead technical investigations and customer engagements.
- Oversee design documentation and maintain configuration integrity.
- Support talent development, training, and succession planning within the team.
- Formal qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in Physics, Applied Mathematics or a relevant Engineering discipline.
Essential skills:
- Leading technical teams or engineering projects.
- Simulation, ballistic modelling, or stress analysis.
- Aerospace, defence, or rocket propulsion design.
- Configuration management and engineering documentation.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- High attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with aerospace or defence standards.
- Familiarity with environmental testing (vibration, thermal, etc.).
- Use of simulation tools and product modelling techniques (e.g. FEA).
- Exposure to customer design reviews or regulatory bodies.
If you are prioritising your career development and looking for long term security this will be the role for you.
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