Mechanical Design Manager

Mechanical Design Manager Ref: MDM/DAN26 | Full-Time | Permanent Location: Between Cheltenham & Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 DOE Bonus: Up to £5,000 per annum Fully onsite – no remote working The MUST-HAVES 10+ years' experience as a Mechanical Designer Strong 3D CAD experience Relevant experience within automation, special-purpose machinery, robotics or similar Proven team leadership/management experience – must have led a team Experience managing complex engineering projects Experience taking projects from concept through to manufacture, assembly and commissioning Strong understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs and design standards Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills Legally eligible to work in the UK – no visa sponsorship available The Role We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to lead an established mechanical design team within a specialist automation and engineering business. This is a hands-on management position, combining mechanical design with team leadership, project delivery and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will be responsible for: Leading, managing and developing the Mechanical Design team. Planning workloads, resources and project priorities. Designing bespoke and special-purpose machinery. Managing projects from concept through design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning. Ensuring designs meet required quality, safety and engineering standards. Reviewing drawings, BOMs and design documentation. Working closely with Manufacturing, Electrical Design, Controls, Procurement, Project Management, customers and suppliers. Driving continuous improvement across the design function. Setting team objectives and KPIs and supporting employee development. About the Business The business specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke automation and control systems, including: Special-purpose machinery Packaging and manufacturing machinery Conveyors Robotics Vision inspection systems The company operates from a 22,000 sq. ft. facility in North Gloucestershire and has approximately 50 employees across its UK and US operations. Salary & Benefits £55,000 – £60,000 salary DOE Up to £5,000 annual bonus Up to £2,000 based on company performance Up to £3,000 based on three agreed personal KPIs Contributory pension 21 days' holiday + bank holidays Additional holiday for long service Private health insurance for you, your partner and children following probation Cycle to Work scheme Additional spot bonuses/awards Friendly and collaborative working environment Hours Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm Please note: This is a fully onsite position. The site is rural and not served by public transport, so your own transport is essential. Apply If you have 10+ years' mechanical design experience, strong 3D CAD skills and proven experience leading a team, we'd like to hear from you. MAN24