Design Engineering Manager in Coventry

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ROLE- Design Manager



LOCATION- Coventry



TERM- Permanent



SALARY- £50,000-£70,000, dependent on experience



My client is a specialist manufacturer within Steel Fabrication. They are looking for a Design Manager to join their team in Coventry on a permanent basis.



The Design Manager will ideally have the following attributes:



BSc or BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design/Engineering Design or similar

5 or more years’ industry experience ideally working in a similar design / development role within a manufacturing environment

Experience working with sheet metal / designing SPM 

Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment

Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.

Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances

Innovative and passionate about design

Excellent leadership and organisational skills

Good communication skills, both verbal and written 



The Design Manager role will involve:



Leading members of the Design team and guiding/mentoring those less experienced

Providing technical guidance and support

Using Inventor CAD software for design on a day-to-day basis

Creating drawings for manufacture and generating BOM’s

Working on design analysis and FEA when required

Being responsible for the development of new and existing products - from concept through to manufacture and launch

Defining categories for IP and developing IP management processes for new and existing designs

Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans

Completing design specifications and risk assessments FMEA

Supporting product Verification & Validation

Liaising with customers and suppliers

Managing documentation and resource planning

Being involved in recruitment and performance reviews for the team 



If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation

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