Design Manager
CV-LibrarySheffield, South YorkshirepermanentPosted: 25 August 2026
Apply NowAfter a period of sustained growth and investment, a South Yorkshire-based company is now looking for a Project 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 / Project 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:
Managing the design of new and existing products for a growing customer base, meeting upcoming market trends
Liaising with key stakeholders both internally and externally facing
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 leading engineering teams.
You will be an experienced Designer or Project Manager and possess:
A solid foundation in core design engineering principles
A strong demonstrable background in people leadership or coaching
Strong communication skills at all levels of the business
An understanding of 3D CAD, Solid Edge or similar
Be a self-starter and someone who operates well with minimal direction
Have experience in working at pace, or managing multiple priorities at onceJob Offer
c.£65-80k
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
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 / Project 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:
Managing the design of new and existing products for a growing customer base, meeting upcoming market trends
Liaising with key stakeholders both internally and externally facing
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 leading engineering teams.
You will be an experienced Designer or Project Manager and possess:
A solid foundation in core design engineering principles
A strong demonstrable background in people leadership or coaching
Strong communication skills at all levels of the business
An understanding of 3D CAD, Solid Edge or similar
Be a self-starter and someone who operates well with minimal direction
Have experience in working at pace, or managing multiple priorities at onceJob Offer
c.£65-80k
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