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Drawing Office Manager

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Laindon, Essex

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Drawing Office Manager

Location: Essex
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Drawing Office Manager to join a leading engineering business specialising in bespoke automation and capital equipment.

This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the Design Office, ensuring high-quality engineering output, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the successful delivery of customer projects. You'll lead a team of Design Engineers while remaining technically involved in complex mechanical design activities.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead and manage the Drawing Office, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

  * Allocate design resources across multiple engineering projects based on workload and priorities.

  * Monitor project progress, capacity and delivery schedules, identifying and mitigating potential risks.

  * Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to Design Engineers.

  * Support complex mechanical design activities during peak workloads.

  * Develop and maintain engineering design standards, best practices and component libraries.

  * Manage Autodesk Vault data and ensure drawing and BOM integrity.

  * Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, controlled and compliant throughout the project lifecycle.

  * Work closely with Project Managers, Production and Procurement to ensure successful project delivery.

  * Support early procurement activities for long-lead components.

  * Provide technical input for customer enquiries and new project quotations.

  * Mentor, develop and carry out performance reviews for Design Engineers.

  * Drive continuous improvement across design processes and departmental performance.

About You

  * Previous experience leading a Design Office or Mechanical Design team.

  * Strong mechanical design background within automation, capital equipment or special purpose machinery.

  * Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Autodesk Vault (SolidWorks experience also considered).

  * Strong understanding of BS8888 drafting standards.

  * Experience with machining, fabrication and sheet metal design.

  * Knowledge of engineer-to-order manufacturing and long-duration projects.

  * Experience managing BOMs and CAD data linked to ERP systems.

  * Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

  * Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Desirable Skills

  * Experience with conveyor systems, airflow or ductwork design.

  * Knowledge of ATEX and machinery safety standards.

  * Membership of a recognised engineering institution.

What's on Offer

  * £55,000 - £65,000 basic salary.

  * Permanent position with a growing engineering business.

  * Opportunity to lead a highly skilled design team on technically challenging projects.

  * Long-term career progression and professional development.

  * Comprehensive benefits package

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