Technical Design Manager
Neg Earth Lights
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
À propos
Neg Earth Lights is a family-owned lighting and rigging equipment supplier for the entertainment industry, founded in 1983. Based in Park Royal, London, we are committed to sustainable live events and touring, with a focus on innovation, quality, and reliability. We invest in training and development through our NELL Academy and Leadership Programmes to support career growth within the company. About You & the Role: The Workshop Manager
will oversee the day-to-day operations of two small but dynamic teams: a workshop team of fabricators and maintenance staff, and a CAD team of two. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance supervision, scheduling, resource management, and technical expertise, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. They will work as a partner to multiple departments, manage cross-department collaboration, and suggest process improvements where possible. Your Duties
Team Management & Supervision: Lead, motivate, and support your team; allocate tasks, monitor workloads, and ensure deadlines are met; provide training, coaching, and performance feedback; act as liaison between the CAD/Workshop departments and other areas of the business; be the primary point of contact for the Procurement team and manage all ordering for your area of responsibility Workshop Operations: Plan, schedule, and oversee fabrication, repair, and maintenance work; ensure optimal use of workshop resources, tools, and materials; maintain accurate records of work completed, inventory, and job progress CAD Team: Ensure drawings and models are accurate, timely, and aligned with project requirements; allocate design tasks, review progress, and provide technical guidance; encourage collaboration between design staff, fabricators, and maintenance team members; act as the link between design and workshop teams, ensuring seamless translation of CAD drawings into fabrication and maintenance tasks; review and approve drawings prior to release for fabrication/production; ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable within workshop capabilities; maintain and check drawing standards, version control, and document management; conduct regular design reviews to ensure compliance with specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements; identify opportunities to improve design efficiency and accuracy; support the integration of new CAD tools, processes, and design methodologies; encourage knowledge sharing between CAD and workshop staff to enhance problem-solving and innovation Fabrication & Maintenance Oversight: Effectively collaborate to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of fabrication according to drawings; oversee the fabrication of parts, assemblies, and structures to specifications; coordinate maintenance activities for equipment, machinery, and facilities; conduct quality control checks to maintain high standards Compliance: Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times; carry out risk assessments and enforce health & safety policies; ensure compliance with company standards and relevant regulations; review internal and cross-department processes to ensure effective ways of working and continuous improvement Administration & Reporting: Manage stock levels, order materials, and control workshop costs; prepare progress updates, maintenance logs, and project reports; liaise with other departments and external contractors as required; manage stock requirements Companywide Responsibilities: Ensure a high level of customer service with internal customers, Freelancers and Clients; comply with Health and Safety requirements and with all Policies and Procedures; maintain clean and tidy work areas Requirements
Your Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Proven experience in a workshop/fabrication environment, ideally in a supervisory or managerial role Strong knowledge of fabrication and carpentry processes, machining, and maintenance practices Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills Strong understanding of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) Ability to interpret and validate technical drawings, models, and schematics Strong problem-solving abilities with a hands-on approach Good IT skills for reporting, scheduling, and record-keeping Knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe workshop practices Ability to work autonomously while being a real team player; willingness to take ownership and accountability Ability to plan ahead, organise, prioritise, delegate and oversee workload Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, demonstrating resilience, flexibility and ability to maintain positive relationships Can-do positive attitude The ability to provide a 7-day operation/service, including occasional paid overtime (including weekends) MS Office applications skills – Outlook, Excel, Word Desirable
Trade or engineering qualification (fabrication, welding, mechanical, or similar) CAD design experience Experience in facilities or plant maintenance First Aid, IOSH, or similar safety certifications Experience in design-for-manufacture (DFM) and collaboration with fabricators Familiarity with product development cycles and change management
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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