Manufacturing Design Manager

West Midlands Permanent £45,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
This Manufacturing Design Manager role is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to lead a team in creating innovative tooling designs in the Automotive and Manufacturing industry.
  • Overseeing and designing manufacturing tooling, and implementing improvements
  • Lead and Develop the new Design Team

About Our Client

Our client is a large, internationally recognised industrial and manufacturing company. With a significant presence in Sutton Coldfield, they have a dedicated and diverse workforce that is constantly striving for excellence.

Job Description

  • Reporting to the Design and Technical Manager the Senior Design Lead will be responsible for overseeing and designing manufacturing tooling, and implementing improvements to production and assembly processes.
  • Work within the core values of Quality, Innovation, attention to detail, sustainability, global capability, unique product, ease of use in all work-related activities.
  • Understand company objectives and strive to meet or exceed the KPIs and metrics with regular reporting to the Design and Technical Manager.
  • Write technical reports to summarise findings
  • Presenting information using PowerPoint Undertake CAD model and drawing creation, document control and review
  • Perform essential material stress-strain analysis calculations and DFMEA/PFMEA analysis
  • Identify new systems and processes to drive quality, efficiency and save costs Communicate effectively with colleagues and sub-contractors involved in a project
  • Plan effectively to ensure projects are delivered on time, to standard and to budget
  • Lead Time Per Project Estimated vs.
  • Actual Project Time Estimated vs. Actual Project Budget Customer Satisfaction Ratings
  • Experience, at least 4 + years in a Design Engineer role.
  • Degree,/ HND/ HNC in a related field (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products SAP experience Experience of 3D CAD (CREO Parametric preferred) Experience of Tooling or jig and fixture design Knowledge of metal manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  • Experience working in an Engineering / Manufacturing environment Delivering results
  • Effective communication in a clear and concise manner
  • Performing with others - team spirit Making a personal difference
  • Ability to define problems, measure/collect data, establish facts and analyse, select and implement solutions and control/sustain outcomes
  • Data driven and capable of critical thinking to make solid decisions
  • Demonstrate effective leadership techniques

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manufacturing Design Manager should have:

  • A degree in Engineering or a related field
  • Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent technical design skills
  • Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations
  • Experience with project management, including budgeting and resourcing
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in CAD and other design software



What's on Offer

  • Competetive salary
  • Company pension scheme
  • An inclusive and supportive company culture
  • Opportunities for career progression and development
  • The chance to work in a dynamic and innovative industry
Contact
Lewis Lawlor
Quote job ref
JN-012024-6298488
Phone number
+441212309422

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering Design and R&D
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lewis Lawlor
Consultant phone
+441212309422
Job reference
JN-012024-6298488