Head of Design / Lead Designer
* Competitive Salary
* Monday to Friday - 40-hour weeks
* Well Respected Manufacturer
* Global Recognition
* Opportunities for additional education and training as required/requested
As Head of Design, you will join and lead the design department to deliver exceptional products and solutions. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to work on exciting technical projects, overseeing the entire design process from concept to production. Our client is globally recognized as a specialist in manufacturing, developing, and designing high-quality ground support equipment and specializing in comprehensive life-cycle support for aviation technologies.
Roles and Responsibilities
Designing and developing technical parts and products using SolidWorks. Day-to-day leadership and management of the design team. Planning the design office workload, allocating design resources to ensure that tasks are completed on-time, on-budget, and on-quality. Ensuring that the current design processes, workflows, and file structures are adhered to. Conducting cross-functional design reviews where required. Generating technical drawings in accordance with BS8888 and internal standards. Overseeing design through the business workflow and into full-scale production. Processing drawing change requests in accordance with change management procedures. Reverse engineering components for product improvements or changes. Supporting and working closely with other departments of the business and suppliers. Creating documentation to support the design and certification of projects. Ensuring all costings are aligned with design drawings. About You
Minimum HNC/HND level, or equivalent experience, in an engineering-related field. Experience of basic 2D and 3D modelling/drawings in AutoCAD or a similar application. Proven ability to produce high-quality technical drawings, including applying GD&T to internationally recognized standards. Proven experience of Design for Manufacture (DfM) across a range of production methods, including sheet metal, machining, and composites. Proven success in leading and managing a design team. Ability to quality-check drawings and resolve complex design challenges. Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering solutions. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required. Desirable Skills
Experience with PDM vaulting systems. Knowledge of Autodesk PowerShape. Background in stress calculations and Sigma Nesting for laser applications. Familiarity with sheet metal welding and press brake operations. If you are seeking a new opportunity and want to play a significant role within an independent engineering company, please send your CV to James Ridehalgh at The Recruitment Fix.
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* Competitive Salary
* Monday to Friday - 40-hour weeks
* Well Respected Manufacturer
* Global Recognition
* Opportunities for additional education and training as required/requested
As Head of Design, you will join and lead the design department to deliver exceptional products and solutions. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to work on exciting technical projects, overseeing the entire design process from concept to production. Our client is globally recognized as a specialist in manufacturing, developing, and designing high-quality ground support equipment and specializing in comprehensive life-cycle support for aviation technologies.
Roles and Responsibilities
Designing and developing technical parts and products using SolidWorks. Day-to-day leadership and management of the design team. Planning the design office workload, allocating design resources to ensure that tasks are completed on-time, on-budget, and on-quality. Ensuring that the current design processes, workflows, and file structures are adhered to. Conducting cross-functional design reviews where required. Generating technical drawings in accordance with BS8888 and internal standards. Overseeing design through the business workflow and into full-scale production. Processing drawing change requests in accordance with change management procedures. Reverse engineering components for product improvements or changes. Supporting and working closely with other departments of the business and suppliers. Creating documentation to support the design and certification of projects. Ensuring all costings are aligned with design drawings. About You
Minimum HNC/HND level, or equivalent experience, in an engineering-related field. Experience of basic 2D and 3D modelling/drawings in AutoCAD or a similar application. Proven ability to produce high-quality technical drawings, including applying GD&T to internationally recognized standards. Proven experience of Design for Manufacture (DfM) across a range of production methods, including sheet metal, machining, and composites. Proven success in leading and managing a design team. Ability to quality-check drawings and resolve complex design challenges. Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering solutions. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required. Desirable Skills
Experience with PDM vaulting systems. Knowledge of Autodesk PowerShape. Background in stress calculations and Sigma Nesting for laser applications. Familiarity with sheet metal welding and press brake operations. If you are seeking a new opportunity and want to play a significant role within an independent engineering company, please send your CV to James Ridehalgh at The Recruitment Fix.
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