Design Manager

After a period of sustained growth and investment, a South Yorkshire-based company is now looking for a Design Manager to add value to their existing Engineering team. This role will lead a small team and be responsible for all new and existing designs for a complex and bespoke product range. Client Details My client is a prestigious engineering organisation based in South Yorkshire. They design and manufacture a wide range of complex mechanical products that supply high end technical organisations, both across the UK and internationally. Following a period of sustained growth and investment, the company is now looking for a Design Manager to add value to their existing Engineering team. This role will lead a small team and be responsible for all new and existing designs for a complex and bespoke product range. Description The Design Manager will be responsible for managing a small team of highly skilled Engineers, and ensuring complex designs are created with both speed and accuracy. Other day to day responsibilities will include: Designing new and existing products for a growing customer base, meeting upcoming market trends Managing, coaching and developing a team of c.8 Design Engineers Ensuring designs factor in the relevant tolerances and the whole team's focus is on attention to detail Ensuring a holistic approach to the team's work - including factors like commercial, manufacturing, assembly and product application Capturing existing business knowledge in SOPs and developing these for new systemsProfile Successful candidates will have a strong design background and a proven ability in designing precision engineered products. You will be an experienced Senior Design Engineer or Manager and possess: A solid foundation in core design engineering principles A strong demonstrable background in people leadership or coaching An understanding of 3D CAD, Solid Edge or similar The ability to act as an agent for change within the business, striving to better the business in everything you do Be a self-starter and someone who operates well with minimal direction Have experience in working at pace, even with bespoke productsJob Offer c.£60-65k Competitive wider benefits package Chance to join one of best engineering companies in the area Opportunity for longer term progression as the business continues to grow