Design Manager

A Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer required for a manufacturer in Liverpool. The successful Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for leading a team of design engineers, overseeing the entire design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery. The successful Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer will have experience using SolidWorks, ideally within fluid power / hydraulics and proven experience of leading a team of designers. Design Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer Package Competitive salary 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Company pension Additional benefitsDesign Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer Role Lead, mentor and manage a team of designers Act as technical authority on hydraulic / fluid power systems, ensuring all designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery Liaise closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacture. Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentationDesign Manager / Design Team Leader / Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer Good working knowledge of Solidworks Proven experience leading & managing a team Hands on design experience with fluid power / hydraulic systems Commutable to Liverpool Relevant engineering degree / qualifications desirable