Design Director

2 weeks ago


Eastleigh, Hampshire, United Kingdom Latitude Recruitment Full time
Design Manager

Our client in Eastleigh is seeking a Design Manager to lead their design and programming teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with supervisory or management experience looking for their next challenge.

Job Description

Role Overview

The primary role of the Design Manager is to lead the design and programming teams, ensuring the successful delivery of design projects in line with company standards and customer expectations. The role will involve improving design performance, optimising team capabilities, and supporting product development and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading the day-to-day operations of the design engineers, design specialists, and programming operatives
  • Working with KPIs, setting, targeting, and working with the team to achieve these
  • Ensuring quality compliance with customer specifications and standards
  • Participating in design reviews to identify potential issues and rectifying them, ensuring all actions are completed by the task timescales
  • Succession planning, team management, and development of the teams
  • Identifying training and development needs within the team
  • Holding team meetings
  • Supporting and collaborating with the leadership team
  • Participating in site visits for complex projects to ensure design specifications and quality standards are met
  • Providing technical support across departments, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
  • Adhering to health and safety standards

Ideal Skills and Experience

  • Previous leadership skills (Team Leader/Supervisor/Manager)
  • Microsoft 365 Applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook)
  • Desirable: Degree, preferably in mechanical or electrical engineering, or extensive work experience within the relevant area
  • Desirable: 2D CAD, AutoCAD, or equivalent, 3D CAD experience

Benefits

  • £35,000 - £39,000
  • 8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
  • Training Opportunities
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance


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