Design Manager

White Label are excited to be representing one of our South Manchester based clients seeking a Design Manager to join the team and be responsible for a multidisciplined engineering team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading company with exciting products, and a growing worldwide customer base. If you are looking to join somewhere you can make a difference please read on.
Scope and purpose of the Design Manager:
To lead a team of specialists in the validation of system, product and material performance in support of the design and development activities aimed at satisfying customer requirements for the design of low pressure ducting and maintain relevant regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Design Manager:
• Satisfactory completion and certification of all development and performance validation work in accordance with the work specification
• Ensure the quality of workmanship of the workforce for which they are responsible is acceptable to the organisation, customer and the appropriate Aviation Authority.
• Ensure that technical activities relating to; (i) system testing, (ii) product testing, (iii) material testing, (iv) research and (v) environmental control are adequately controlled and authorised in accordance with the requirements of the customer, organisation and regulatory authorities. Travel may be world-wide.
• Create an innovative “can do” culture within the department
• Instil a continuous improvement mentality to test techniques, material development, reporting and documentation methods.
• Collaborate with the R&D Department in the testing of new technology and products.
• Support the Design, Sales and Operations functions in a professional manner
• The Technical Manager will deputise for the other Engineering Department Managers and therefore will carry design support responsibilities
• Work with the HSE team to ensure risk assessments and safe working practices are maintained.
• Maintain and use a meaningful resource planning tool, ensuring resources are suitable for the department.
• Ensure appropriate representation on and within applicable regulatory and industry working groups and development forums.

Person Specification
• Engineering Graduate qualified;
• Background in design engineering, preferably from a highly regulated industry such as Automotive, Aerospace, Heavy Engineering, Rail.
• People management – Minimum of 2 years management of a team (current team is 7)
• Project Management skills
• Good working knowledge & experience of Lean Enterprise
• Ability to apply reason and persuasion in order to develop customer relationships
• Must be prepared to travel, both in UK and internationally;
• Must have full driving license.

Package and benefits:

Salary up to £60k salary.
Bonus Scheme
23 days holiday + bank holidays.
Pension of up to 16% Employer contribution.
Working hours, 37.5 per week
08:15 – 17:15 Monday to Thursday, 08:30-13:00 on Friday

If this is of interest please apply immediately for consideration, or for further information please contact Ruth Llewellyn at White Label