Design Manager

Advanced Resourcing are a forward-thinking agency based in Wolverhampton and we specialise within the Manufacturing and Engineering recruitment sector and work with clients all over the West Midlands. Due to the current Manager retiring, we are currently representing our client in the Cradley Heath Area who are currently looking for a Design Manager to join their team on a Permanent basis. Role Overview: As the Design Manager, you will lead a dedicated design and CAD team, overseeing projects from initial customer concept through to workshop manufacture. This is a hands-on, collaborative role requiring a blend of advanced engineering knowledge, team leadership, and commercial acumen. You will act as the vital technical bridge between our Black Country factory, our clients, and live construction sites, ensuring complex sheet metal designs are accurate, cost-effective, and fully buildable. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and schedule the daily workload for a team of Designers and CAD Operators, ensuring high-quality drawing output and adherence to project deadlines. Complex Sheet Metal Design: Personally lead and oversee the design of complex sheet metal fabrications, utilising flat-pattern development, bend allowances, and manufacturing constraints. Undertake detailed drawings and CNC programmes to ensure products meet site and customer requirements. Customer and Account Management: Nurture and develop deep, trusted relationships with existing ..... full job details .....