Design Engineering Manager in Rochdale, Greater Manchester
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White Label are exciting to be representing one of our key clients in North Manchester, who due to growth within the business, are now hiring for a Design Engineering Manager to join and run their engineering department.
As their Design Engineering Manager you will plan, guide and execute complex engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they follow all technical, financial, and compliance-related processes. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking.
The company seeks an experienced Engineer, with a design background, who has gained considerable project management experience, along with either management or mentorship skills.
Design Engineering Manager Key Responsibilities:
* Project Scheduling and Tracking: Develop detailed project schedules, track progress against key milestones, and adjust timelines as needed to meet deliverables. Use project management tools to provide visibility and updates to stakeholders.
* Project Management: Oversee all phases of project development including planning, execution, and delivery. Ensure all projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget. Proactively identify and resolve any barriers to successful project completion.
* 3D Layouts and Site Surveys: Produce 3D sales layouts as required and conduct detailed site surveys as and when needed, ensuring all technical requirements are accurately captured and addressed.
* Completion of project files and technical files: Ensure all project file are full and complete, such that each project has all every document in the appropriate place filled completed to the correct standard.
* Reporting and Corrective Actions: Prepare detailed reports on project status, challenges, and outcomes for senior management and other stakeholders including any operational issues or errors and outline planned corrective actions, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement in our processes.
* Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Regularly review and update risk management plans to respond to new challenges as projects progress.
* Design Supervision and Approvals: Directly supervise the design team, managing the approval of drawings and providing coaching and mentoring. Ensure designs meet client needs and compliance standards.
* Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management process by incorporating feedback and lessons learned into future project outcomes.
* Risk Assessment and Documentation: Conduct design risk assessments and complete operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals for all projects. Maintain comprehensive project documentation for auditing and historical reference.
* Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in industry regulations and standards. Prepare for any impacts these may have on the industries we operate in and our operations directly.
Qualifications/Experience:
* Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a similar industry.
* A quick learner, comfortable with embracing and driving change.
* Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in using various software systems and tools such as Solidworks, PDM, MS365, Sage 50.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Demonstrated ability to adhere to processes and guidelines.
* A team player with a proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
* Degree in Engineering or a related field.
* Extensive experience in project management within the engineering sector.
* Demonstrated leadership in managing multifaceted engineering teams and complex projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business, where you can truly add value and be responsible for developing the engineering team and implementing effective processes. There is fantastic growth and progression, and you will be working within an extremely positive and friendly working culture.
The company are offering £50-60k basic salary with a car/ allowance.
If this could be of interest, please apply for consideration and if suitable you will be contacted within 72 hours. If you require further information, please contact Ruth Llewellyn at White Label Recruitment
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- Location:
- Rochdale
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manager, Engineering,, Design Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Manager, Management, Design