Overview

Engineering Design Manager - Mechanical, located in Newton-le-Willows with Hybrid & Flexible Working. Salary up to £86,000 + package. Permanent contract. A leading engineering organisation seeks an Engineering Design Manager (Mechanical) to lead the delivery of complex mechanical systems across high-value, safety-critical projects. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for technical direction, team development, and design governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of up to 10 engineers
• Oversee engineering design from concept through to manufacture
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Drive FEED and Design for Manufacture best practices
• Act as a senior technical authority in design reviews and risk assessments
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to align design with delivery goals
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• A strong academic background in Mechanical or General Engineering (MEng, MSc preferred)
• Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards it
• Significant experience delivering bespoke engineering design projects, with a proven track record in leadership roles
• Deep understanding of high-integrity systems and working within regulated industries
• Hands-on experience with FEED, Design for Manufacture, and full lifecycle engineering
• A confident communicator and team leader, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance within 6 months of joining

Why This Role?

• Competitive salary up to £86,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working based in Newton-le-Willows
• A leadership role with real influence and visibility
• Work on technically challenging, high-impact projects
• A collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture

Apply Now: If you're ready to lead, inspire, and deliver, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Submit your application today and take the next step in your engineering career.