Engineering Design Manager
  £40000 - £60000 per annum + Benefits
  Sittingbourne, Kent
  permanent,full-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


We are currently working with an international manufacturing business with clients based in the UK, US, Europe, The Middle East, Africa, and the Far East.

Due to ongoing growth, they are currently seeking an Engineering Design Manager who will be responsible for the day to day management, operation, and development of the technical office. This role requires a proven mechanical/production engineer with the leadership skills, motivation, drive and experience to lead a team in the design, development, and reconfiguration of a range of bespoke and standard products.

Responsibilities of the Engineering Design Manager will include:

Provide technical/engineering support and advice to the production and sales departments and to other companies in the group where appropriate.
Design, develop and manage production processes.
Maximise profitability by delivering cost reduction and greater efficiency.
Providing product design and development resources to support local and group strategy including the realisation of new products.
Lead the technical design team, scheduling work and resources.
Design, reconfigure, draw and develop specialist products.
Ensure that H&S is met.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

HNC, degree or equivalent in engineering.
Experience using 3D CAD preferably AutoDesk Inventor.
Knowledge of the H&S requirements of the Machinery Directive (CE marking).
Knowledge of ISO9001.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Best practice knowledge of Engineering Project Management and Quality Systems.
Mechanical engineering design experience.
A good knowledge of manufacturing, sheet metal, and fabrication techniques.
Very strong technical and execution capabilities with the ability to solve technical problems.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established business with sites in Europe and the US that can offer ongoing development and training, coupled with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits include - pension, flexible benefits (approximately £750 per year subject to tax deductions) which is paid after 3 months and increases by £400 after 5 years. £10,000 Life Assurance and holiday is standard statutory holiday but increases by 1 day per year up to 5 years. They also offer a millennium holiday so every 10 years, our employees are given an extra two weeks off work and encouraged to add this to their standard holiday so they take a complete break (month off) work.

At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...


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Posted on: 2019-12-03 13:14:07

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Engineering Design Manager
  £40000 - £60000 per annum + Benefits
  Sittingbourne, Kent
  permanent,full-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


We are currently working with an international manufacturing business with clients based in the UK, US, Europe, The Middle East, Africa, and the Far East.

Due to ongoing growth, they are currently seeking an Engineering Design Manager who will be responsible for the day to day management, operation, and development of the technical office. This role requires a proven mechanical/production engineer with the leadership skills, motivation, drive and experience to lead a team in the design, development, and reconfiguration of a range of bespoke and standard products.

Responsibilities of the Engineering Design Manager will include:

Provide technical/engineering support and advice to the production and sales departments and to other companies in the group where appropriate.
Design, develop and manage production processes.
Maximise profitability by delivering cost reduction and greater efficiency.
Providing product design and development resources to support local and group strategy including the realisation of new products.
Lead the technical design team, scheduling work and resources.
Design, reconfigure, draw and develop specialist products.
Ensure that H&S is met.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

HNC, degree or equivalent in engineering.
Experience using 3D CAD preferably AutoDesk Inventor.
Knowledge of the H&S requirements of the Machinery Directive (CE marking).
Knowledge of ISO9001.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Best practice knowledge of Engineering Project Management and Quality Systems.
Mechanical engineering design experience.
A good knowledge of manufacturing, sheet metal, and fabrication techniques.
Very strong technical and execution capabilities with the ability to solve technical problems.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established business with sites in Europe and the US that can offer ongoing development and training, coupled with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits include - pension, flexible benefits (approximately £750 per year subject to tax deductions) which is paid after 3 months and increases by £400 after 5 years. £10,000 Life Assurance and holiday is standard statutory holiday but increases by 1 day per year up to 5 years. They also offer a millennium holiday so every 10 years, our employees are given an extra two weeks off work and encouraged to add this to their standard holiday so they take a complete break (month off) work.

At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...


Advertiser: Agency

Reference: AJ/EngDesMan

Posted on: 2019-12-03 13:14:07

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