Design Manager

DESIGN MANAGER Halifax/Bradford Area PERMANENT £40k - £45k Our client, an engineering and manufacturing company based between Bradford and Halifax, have an immediate requirement to recruit an experienced design engineer to manage their team The Opportunity As part of our continued growth and expansion, as well as being awarded various significant contracts, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a design engineer to move on to the next step and manage the the existing team of 6 design engineers. The role will involve the design and development of bespoke customer products and ensure that each project is managed from inception to delivery and install, and where you will play a very hands on role. Key Requirements and Responsibilities: The successful design manager should have the following skills: Team Leadership and Management Plan, prioritise, and manage design workloads and resources to meet project deadlines. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing design team through regular 1-to-1s and ongoing support. Foster a positive, motivated team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement. Support recruitment activities, including hiring engineers as required to meet business demands. Design and Technical Oversight Chair and lead regular design review meetings to identify issues, manage risk, and develop effective solutions. Provide hands-on design support during peak workloads where required. Ensure all design outputs meet quality, safety, regulatory, and ..... full job details .....