Mechanical design manager

Role ndash; Mechanical Design Manager Type ndash; Permanent Location ndash; Leicester Salary ndash; GBP45,000 - GBP55,000, dependent on experience My client designs and manufactures engineering equipment and machinery in the automation sector, with them looking to take on a Mechanical Design Team Leader, on a permanent basis, in the Leicester area. The Mechanical Design Manager will ideally have the following attributes: Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar Industry experience working as a Mechanical Team Leader, Manager, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Previous experience of leading a team of 5 or more Engineers would be desirable Having knowledge of 3D CAD ndash; SolidWorks ideally, but other software may also be considered Good organisational skills are required and good time management too The ability to use Microsoft Office programmes Excellent communication skills both verbal and writtenThe Mechanical Design Manager role will involve: Leading a team of Mechanical Design Engineers Working on a range of company projects Producing mechanical engineering solutions and checking designs from the other Mechanical Design Engineers ndash; working with SolidWorks Taking projects from concept to completion Working closely with other engineering colleagues Being flexible to travel to customers sites at commissioning stage occasionallyIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible