Design Manager

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ROLE- Technical Design Manager


LOCATION- Coventry


TERM- Permanent


SALARY- £50,000 – £55,000, dependent on experience


My client provides bespoke Engineering solutions for the retail sector. They are looking for a Technical Design Manager to join their team in Coventry on a permanent basis.


The Design Manager will ideally have the following attributes:

  • BSc or BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design/Engineering Design or similar
  • 3 or more years’ industry experience ideally working in a similar design / development role within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working in the retail/commercial would be ideal
  • Experience in leading design teams
  • Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
  • Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
  • Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
  • Innovative and passionate about design
  • Excellent leadership and organisational skills
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written

The Design Manager role will involve:

  • Leading members of the Design team and guiding/mentoring those less experienced
  • Providing technical guidance and support
  • Using Inventor CAD software for design on a day-to-day basis
  • Creating drawings for manufacture and generating BOM’s
  • Working on design analysis and FEA when required
  • Being responsible for the development of new and existing products – from concept through to manufacture and launch
  • Defining categories for IP and developing IP management processes for new and existing designs
  • Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
  • Completing design specifications and risk assessments FMEA
  • Supporting product Verification & Validation
  • Liaising with customers and suppliers
  • Managing documentation and resource planning
  • Being involved in recruitment and performance reviews for the team


If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.


For more information about this role please apply, or email Cameron Fotheringham on cfotheringham@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.


Many thanks, Premier Group

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Company: Premier Group
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

ROLE- Technical Design Manager

LOCATION- Coventry

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £50,000 – £55,000, dependent on experience

My client provides bespoke Engineering solutions for the retail sector. They are looking for a Technical Design Manager to join their team in Coventry on a permanent basis.

The Design Manager will ideally have the following attributes:

  • BSc or BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design/Engineering Design or similar
  • 3 or more years’ industry experience ideally working in a similar design / development role within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working in the retail/commercial would be ideal
  • Experience in leading design teams
  • Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
  • Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
  • Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
  • Innovative and passionate about design
  • Excellent leadership and organisational skills
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written

The Design Manager role will involve:

  • Leading members of the Design team and guiding/mentoring those less experienced
  • Providing technical guidance and support
  • Using Inventor CAD software for design on a day-to-day basis
  • Creating drawings for manufacture and generating BOM’s
  • Working on design analysis and FEA when required
  • Being responsible for the development of new and existing products – from concept through to manufacture and launch
  • Defining categories for IP and developing IP management processes for new and existing designs
  • Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
  • Completing design specifications and risk assessments FMEA
  • Supporting product Verification & Validation
  • Liaising with customers and suppliers
  • Managing documentation and resource planning
  • Being involved in recruitment and performance reviews for the team

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.

For more information about this role please apply, or email Cameron Fotheringham on cfotheringham@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

Posted: April 23rd, 2026