Engineering Manager

Design Manager / Lead Design Engineer / Technical Manager

I'm recruiting a Lead Design Engineer / Technical Manager to join a specialist manufacturer in Southampton.

As part of the Senior Management team, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing company, leading a small technical team whilst remaining hands-on and engaging with various internal and external stakeholders.

Previous experience may have been as a Lead Design Engineer, Engineering Manager, Design Manager, Technical Lead, Technical Manager, Lead Project Engineer, or Technical Project Manager.

The Role

• Oversee a small team of Design/Project Engineers
• Oversee manufacturing improvements
• Liaising with customers on-site
• Hands-on Design work with 3D CAD Package

You

• Strong Mechanical background, ideally with a formal qualification
• Experience leading technical teams or individuals
• 3D CAD modelling experience - Solidworks, AutoCAD 3D or similar
• Strong knowledge of engineering materials or materials science
• Previous experience may have been in material handling, capital equipment, automotive, aerospace, sheet metal fabrication
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as heat treatment & surface coating
• Comfortable with occasional UK and international travel
• Located within commutable distance of Southampton

Benefits Package

• £40,000-£50,000
• 22 days holiday per year + Bank holidays + an extra day's holiday for every 4 years of service
• 37 Hour week with half an hour for lunch
• Company healthcare scheme
• Mobile phone
• Death in service benefit - Twice annual salary
• Annual bonus scheme

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