Design Engineering Manager

Logistex Ltd; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kettering is seeking a Design Engineering Manager to lead the Project Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering, strong mechanical design and CAD skills, and excellent leadership abilities. This role offers hybrid working flexibility and opportunities for career development in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Career development opportunities

Employee-owned trust

Cutting-edge projects

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Degree preferred; HND/HNC acceptable with relevant experience.
• High competence in mechanical design and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of automation equipment and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Project Engineering team.
• Ensure engineering elements meet time, budget, and quality targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and team capability.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD (AutoCAD)

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Are you a technically driven leader with a passion for delivering complex engineering projects? Do you have experience in managing an Engineering design team? If YES, you could be the Design Engineering Manager we’re looking for!

Logistex Kettering, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Project Engineering team
• Ensure engineering elements meet time, budget, and quality targets
• Oversee design documentation and compliance with CE/UKCA standards
• Conduct and review critical design calculations
• Collaborate with Controls, Procurement, Installations, and Project Management teams
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and team capability

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Degree preferred; HND/HNC acceptable with relevant experience)
• High competence in mechanical design, CAD (AutoCAD), and technical documentation
• Strong understanding of automation equipment and safety standards
• Experience applying CE/UKCA marks to capital equipment
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid working flexibility
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• Member of an Employee-owned trust
• Work on cutting-edge automation and engineering projects
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Job details

• Job function: Engineering
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Robotics Engineering, and Engineering Services

Ready to lead high-impact engineering projects and shape the future of automation? Apply now to join Logistex as a Design Engineering Manager and make a lasting impact!