Design Manager

<p><strong>ROLE- Technical Design Manager</strong></p><p><br><br>The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.<br></p><p><strong>LOCATION- Coventry</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>TERM- Permanent</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SALARY- £50,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience </strong></p><p><br></p><p>My client provides bespoke Engineering solutions for the retail sector. They are looking for a Technical Design Manager to join their team in Coventry on a permanent basis.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Design Manager will ideally have the following attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>BSc or BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design/Engineering Design or similar</li><li>3 or more years’ industry experience ideally working in a similar design / development role within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Experience working in the retail/commercial would be ideal</li><li>Experience in leading design teams</li><li>Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.</li><li>Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances</li><li>Innovative and passionate about design</li><li>Excellent leadership and organisational skills</li><li>Good communication skills, both verbal and written</li></ul><p><strong>The Design Manager role will involve:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading members of the Design team and guiding/mentoring those less experienced</li><li>Providing technical guidance and support</li><li>Using Inventor CAD software for design on a day-to-day basis</li><li>Creating drawings for manufacture and generating BOM’s</li><li>Working on design analysis and FEA when required</li><li>Being responsible for the development of new and existing products - from concept through to manufacture and launch</li><li>Defining categories for IP and developing IP management processes for new and existing designs</li><li>Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans</li><li>Completing design specifications and risk assessments FMEA</li><li>Supporting product Verification & Validation</li><li>Liaising with customers and suppliers</li><li>Managing documentation and resource planning</li><li>Being involved in recruitment and performance reviews for the team</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation. xwzovoh </p><p><br></p><p>For more information about this role please apply, or email Cameron Fotheringham on who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Many thanks, Premier Group</p>