Design Manager

Design Manager (Sheet Metal)
West Mersea, Colchester
£45,000 to £50,000 DOE (Salary Review after 6 months probation) + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension + Death in Service Benefit + Medical Support Scheme + Onsite Parking + Development Opportunities + Chartership Support
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm & Fridays, 9am to 4pm.
Design Manager required for a highly successful manufacturing engineering organisation who provide niche designs to their clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that invests and supports their team, including support towards chartership.
The Design Manager Role:

•          Running the day to day of the design department, ensuring all design and drawing work is the highest standard.
•          Design of company products for a range of project from a value of £2000 to £2million.
•          Completing designs within the relevant regulations/standards.
•          Producing initial 2D layout drawings for client discussion and approval.
•          Producing 3D manufacturing models for fabrication and installation.
•          Completing full design packages consisting of BOMs, design specification, installation detail drawings & post installation as-built documentation.
•          Liaison with the projects team.
•          To design, implement and manage Design Department Procedures and to include a Drawing Management System to allow appropriate access for all users in the company.
•          Work closely with Contracts Director.
•          Visit site as necessary to measure up and detail site dimensions and solutions.

The Successful Design Manager:

•          Leadership/management experience.
•          Competent in use of AutoCAD LT and SolidWorks.
•          Solid understanding of Sheet Metal Fabrication.
•          You will hold an HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline eg mechanical.