Mechanical Design Manager
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £65,000 to £65,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | GL54 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Mechanical Design Manager
Ref: MDM/DAN26 | Full-Time | Permanent
Location: Between Cheltenham & Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 DOE
Bonus: Up to £5,000 per annum
Fully onsite – no remote working
The MUST-HAVES
•
10+ years' experience as a Mechanical Designer
• Strong
3D CAD experience
• Relevant experience within
automation, special-purpose machinery, robotics or similar
•
Proven team leadership/management experience – must have led a team
• Experience managing
complex engineering projects
• Experience taking projects from concept through to manufacture, assembly and commissioning
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs and design standards
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Legally eligible to work in the UK –
no visa sponsorship available
The Role
We are looking for an experienced
Mechanical Design Manager to lead an established mechanical design team within a specialist automation and engineering business.
This is a
hands-on management position, combining mechanical design with team leadership, project delivery and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will be responsible for:
• Leading, managing and developing the Mechanical Design team.
• Planning workloads, resources and project priorities.
• Designing bespoke and special-purpose machinery.
• Managing projects from concept through design, manufacture, assembly and commissioning.
• Ensuring designs meet required quality, safety and engineering standards.
• Reviewing drawings, BOMs and design documentation.
• Working closely with Manufacturing, Electrical Design, Controls, Procurement, Project Management, customers and suppliers.
• Driving continuous improvement across the design function.
• Setting team objectives and KPIs and supporting employee development.
About the Business
The business specialises in the
design, manufacture and installation of bespoke automation and control systems, including:
• Special-purpose machinery
• Packaging and manufacturing machinery
• Conveyors
• Robotics
• Vision inspection systems
The company operates from a
22,000 sq. ft. facility in North Gloucestershire and has approximately 50 employees across its UK and US operations.
Salary & Benefits
•
£55,000 – £60,000 salary DOE
•
Up to £5,000 annual bonus
• Up to £2,000 based on company performance
• Up to £3,000 based on three agreed personal KPIs
• Contributory pension
•
21 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Additional holiday for long service
•
Private health insurance for you, your partner and children following probation
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Additional spot bonuses/awards
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Please note: This is a fully onsite position. The site is rural and not served by public transport, so
your own transport is essential.
Apply
If you have
10+ years' mechanical design experience, strong 3D CAD skills and proven experience leading a team, we'd like to hear from you.
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