Mechanical Design Manager - Hydraulics

Job Profile for Mechanical Design Manager - Hydraulics - MC44959

Position: Mechanical Design Manager - Hydraulics

Location: Knowsley

Salary: £50k-£60k

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Manager to join a leading hydraulics engineering company based in Knowsley. The successful candidate will oversee a small design team and take a hands-on role using SolidWorks to deliver high-quality mechanical and hydraulic system designs. This role involves close collaboration with purchasing and production to ensure on-time, efficient project delivery.

Job Overview

• Lead and manage the mechanical design function, overseeing a small team of four design engineers (2 on-site, 1 part-time, 1 remote).
  
  
• Undertake hands-on design work using SolidWorks, ensuring all project designs meet technical standards, quality, and delivery schedules.
  
  
• Review and check design outputs to ensure accuracy, functionality, and on-time completion.
  
  
• Liaise closely with the Purchasing Department to ensure timely delivery of components and materials.
  
  
• Work alongside the Production Manager to support manufacturing processes, resolve design-related issues, and ensure smooth production handovers.
  
  
• Participate in daily production meetings, providing design updates and supporting cross-functional communication.
  
  
• Manage design documentation, engineering change requests, and adherence to internal procedures and standards.
  
  
• Drive continuous improvement within the design team to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance.
  
  
• Act as a technical point of contact for design-related issues and provide guidance to junior engineers.
  
  Requirements
  
  
• Proven experience in a mechanical design management or senior design engineer role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  
  
• Strong 3D CAD design skills, ideally using SolidWorks.
  
  
• Background in fluid power or hydraulic systems design advantageous, though not essential.
  
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring design quality and timely delivery.
  
  
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacture.
  
  
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on teamwork and problem-solving.
  
  Salary & Benefits
  
  
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
  
  
• Pension: Standard company pension scheme
  
  
• Bonus: Group bonus scheme - up to 10% based on overall company performance (net profit)
  
  
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to mental health care support
  
  
• Holidays: 28 days (including bank holidays)
  
  
• Working Hours: 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday
  
  Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
  
  Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
  
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