Design ManagerSimWest Engineering Recruitment • Blackburn, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Design Manager

SimWest Engineering Recruitment

Blackburn, Scotland, United Kingdom

Blackburn, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Design Manager Capital Equipment Manufacturing Blackburn | £50,000 – £55,000pa The Opportunity: An established and growing capital equipment manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and develop a mid-sized team of Design Engineers. The business designs and manufactures machinery sold globally and is currently undergoing significant investment and expansion, making this an excellent opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of growth. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, design governance, and continuous improvement across machinery and equipment design projects. Key Responsibilities for the Design Manager: * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Design Engineers across multiple machinery projects * Provide technical leadership across mechanical design activities * Review and approve designs, calculations, and technical documentation * Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept, layout, and detailed design through to manufacture and commissioning support * Drive design standardisation, best practice, and continuous improvement initiatives * Ensure designs meet customer specifications, safety standards, and relevant legislation (including Machinery Directive and CE / UKCA marking) * Work closely with Project, Manufacturing, Automation, and Service teams to ensure smooth project delivery * Support technical problem-solving during build, test, installation, and commissioning phases * Maintain and develop effective use of PDM systems and design controls Skills & Experience Required: * Proven experience in a Design Manager, Lead Design Engineer, or Principal Design Engineer role within machinery or capital equipment manufacturing * Strong background in mechanical design of machinery and equipment * Working knowledge of the Machinery Directive, CE marking, and UKCA requirements * Extensive experience using SolidWorks * Experience working with PDM systems * Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate engineering teams * Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally * Commercial and practical mindset with a focus on buildability, safety, and delivery What’s on Offer: * Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience) * 4.5-day working week * 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays * Leadership role within a growing and well-invested engineering business * Opportunity to shape design standards, systems, and team development * Long-term career progression as the business continues to expand If you are a Design Manager or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take ownership of a growing design function within a capital equipment manufacturing environment, this role offers both technical challenge and long-term opportunity. Apply Now

Blackburn, Scotland, United Kingdom

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