Job Description Engineering Design Manager n n Locations: Witney, Oxfordshire n Job Type: Full-time, Office-Based n Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30-16:30 n Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (DOE) n n About the Role n We are looking for an experienced Engineering Design Manager to lead the Engineering function within a growing manufacturing business in Witney, Oxfordshire. n This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for leading the Engineering team and overseeing New Product Development (NPD) projects from initial concept through to validation, launch and production. n The successful candidate will provide structure, leadership and direction across Engineering, while working closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, Operations and external suppliers. n Key Responsibilities n n Lead, coach and develop the Engineering team. n Manage the Engineering and NPD project pipeline from initial brief through to production release. n Establish clear project scopes, requirements, deliverables, priorities and ownership. n Plan and manage engineering resources across multiple projects. n Introduce effective project governance, reviews, stage gates and risk management. n Monitor project milestones, actions, risks, dependencies and capacity. n Provide regular programme updates to senior management. n Strengthen and standardise the NPD process from concept through to production. n Ensure products are designed for manufacture, quality, performance and commercial requirements. n Apply structured risk management techniques such as DFMEA. n Improve engineering workflows, documentation and engineering change control. n Maintain effective CAD, PDM and document control systems. n Support the successful transition of new products into manufacturing. n Work closely with Production and Manufacturing to resolve engineering issues. n Develop relationships with UK and international suppliers. n Support supplier selection, technical reviews, tooling and supplier development. n Work with suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues. n Support NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions. n Provide leadership and direction to the Quality function. n Establish and monitor Engineering and Quality KPIs. n Drive continuous improvement across Engineering and Manufacturing. n Support ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards. n Manage engineering budgets and departmental expenditure. n n Skills & Experience Required n n Significant experience within senior engineering, R&D, NPD or product development leadership. n Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams. n Strong experience delivering NPD projects from concept through to production. n Strong knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes. n Experience using structured project management tools and programme governance. n Experience with engineering resource planning and capacity management. n SolidWorks experience is essential. n Experience implementing or managing PDM/document control systems. n Strong understanding of supplier development and technical supplier issues. n Experience with quality systems, root cause analysis and corrective actions. n Strong KPI, data analysis and continuous improvement experience. n Excellent organisational and programme management skills. n Strong communication and people management skills. n Commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality and delivery. n A practical and hands-on approach to engineering leadership. n n Desirable Experience n n Experience within manufacturing, product development or R&D environments. n Experience within automotive, motorsport, specialist engineering or similar sectors. n Experience working with international suppliers. n Experience with ISO 9001 and quality management systems. n Experience with DFMEA or similar structured risk management processes. n Engineering degree, HND, HNC or equivalent qualification. n n The Ideal Candidate n We are looking for an experienced engineering leader who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent people leadership and programme management skills. n You will be comfortable leading experienced technical teams without micromanaging, while providing clear direction, structure and accountability. n A practical understanding of manufacturing and product development is important, along with the confidence to challenge decisions and drive continuous improvement. n Benefits n n Competitive salary of £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience. n Monday – Friday, 08:30-16:30. n Permanent, full-time position. n Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business. n Senior leadership position with responsibility for Engineering and NPD. n Opportunity to lead and develop an established engineering team. n Professional working environment. n Long-term opportunity with opportunities for development. n n Streamline Search is a
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