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Design Manager
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Crewe, Cheshire East
Expire in: a month
Job Description
White Label is partnered with a forward-thinking UK manufacturer of engineered containment and process systems, supplying bespoke solutions to leading clients across highly regulated industries.
With a superior product range, impressive global customer base and ambitious growth plans, the business is now seeking a Design Manager to lead a fantastic engineering team and drive continued innovation in product design and manufacturing.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chartered Engineer who’s passionate about design leadership, product development, and engineering excellence, and who wants to make a real impact in a technically advanced, collaborative environment.
The company offers a competitive salary up to £70,000, plus:
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Annual bonus (up to 10%)
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24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
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Pension scheme
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Free on-site parking
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Genuine scope to influence design strategy and innovation
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Supportive, open culture where ideas and improvement are encouraged
Key Responsibilities of the Design Manager
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Lead and develop the design engineering team, ensuring alignment with business strategy and production capability.
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Take ownership of the full design process — from concept through manufacture, installation, and testing — for complex containment and process systems.
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Drive innovation across new and existing products, embedding design-for-manufacture principles and introducing new technologies.
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Oversee compliance with UK, EU and international standards (including CE marking and relevant pharmaceutical or industrial regulations).
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Collaborate with Sales, Production and Supply Chain to ensure designs meet both technical and commercial objectives.
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Manage the development and protection of intellectual property, including design registrations and patents.
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Champion quality, product safety, and continuous improvement across the engineering function.
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Represent the business with professionalism at client sites, exhibitions, and trade shows as required.
Experience Required of the Design Manager
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Chartered Engineer (CEng) status essential.
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Degree-qualified (BSc/MSc) in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
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Strong background in mechanical design and manufacturing, ideally with experience in containment, process, or pharmaceutical equipment (advantageous but not essential).
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Skilled user of SolidWorks and sound understanding of design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
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Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
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Experience ensuring product safety, compliance, and technical quality.
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A proactive, innovative mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Why Join?
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Be part of a growing UK manufacturer with global reach and cutting-edge technology.
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Shape the future of product design and innovation within a supportive and ambitious team.
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Enjoy a hands-on leadership role with autonomy, technical challenge, and visibility across the full project lifecycle.
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Work in an environment where your ideas are valued and your expertise makes a tangible difference.
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