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Mechanical Design Manager
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£50-60k + EV Car + Pension + Bonus
Leicestershire
Ref: 25379
Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer ready to step up, or an established leader looking for a role where you can genuinely shape a team and make an impact?
Join a well-established UK engineering business at the forefront of special-purpose machinery, delivering bespoke automation solutions to global manufacturing industries. This is a key hire for the business. Youll take ownership of the mechanical design function, leading a small team while remaining hands-on in the design and development of complex, one-off automation systems. If youre passionate about innovation, delivery, and raising standards, this role offers the platform to do it.
Mechanical Design Manager - The Role:
Take ownership of mechanical design delivery from concept through to build and commissioning
Remain hands-on (approx. 70%) with detailed design of bespoke special-purpose machinery
Drive concept development, innovation, and continuous improvement within the design function
Ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with customer and project requirements
Oversee CAD output using Autodesk Inventor, ensuring consistency, quality, and best practice
Work closely with electrical, controls, and build teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutions
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to develop team capability
Improve processes, structure, and follow-through within the design lifecycle
Support machine build, FAT, and occasional site activities when required
Mechanical Design Manager - The Person:
Strong 3D CAD experience (ideally Autodesk Inventor or similar)
A hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges
Previous leadership experience OR a senior engineer ready to step into a management role
Able to drive projects forward, ensuring accountability and delivery to deadlines
Passionate about engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement
Strong communicator, capable of leading, mentoring, and developing a team
Commercially aware, with an understanding of design for manufacture/project delivery
This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a key function within a growing engineering business, where youll have the autonomy to influence direction, improve standards, and build a high-performing design team.
Located in Leicestershire, this role is commutable from Leicester, Syston, Hinckley, Coventry, and South Wigston.
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